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WK51 BKL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,754 mi
Last recorded107,754 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 BKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 107,754 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Nov 2020 99,408 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 97,692 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 97,649 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 89,422 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 89,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 84,572 miles

**Noise coming from OSR wheel possible brake shoe loose adv checking ** adv checking

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Front Undertrays loose

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 80,575 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 76,064 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/side h/lamp loose on top mounting

Fail 26 Oct 2015 76,064 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/side h/lamp loose on top mounting

Pass 11 Nov 2014 71,622 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 71,615 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 62,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 55,186 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 48,355 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 42,106 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

emissions past not print

Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,523 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 20,224 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 13,132 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 4,099 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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WK51 BKL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2001 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 105,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK51 BKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WK51 BKL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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