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WK51 BMZ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,099 mi
Last recorded98,099 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 BMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 98,099 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AND REAR CLAMP DETERIORATED (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF (3.6.B.4d)

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 NSF/OSF (2.5.C.1a)

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush X2 NSR/OSR (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 98,095 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50 17 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords AND X3 NAILS IN TYRE. 205/50 17 (4.1.D.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AND REAR CLAMP DETERIORATED (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF (3.6.B.4d)

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 NSF/OSF (2.5.C.1a)

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush X2 NSR/OSR (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 92,578 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 89,250 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 89,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 83,370 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

wheel bearing noise when drove

Fail 22 Oct 2014 83,370 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wheel bearing noise when drove

Pass 19 Sep 2013 76,466 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2012 68,016 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 63,122 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight binding on o/s/rear brake

Fail 12 Sep 2011 63,122 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight binding on o/s/rear brake

Pass 6 Sep 2010 55,420 miles

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

o/s/under trims broken

Pass 7 Sep 2009 48,653 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 42,414 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 35,613 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 33,719 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 25,877 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 BMZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BMZ, 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 BMZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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