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WK51 DSO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,776 mi
Last recorded163,776 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 DSO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 163,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 162,254 miles

free play in nearside front strut top mount

front exhaust pipe has slight blow

rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2017 157,563 miles

both front anti roll bar drop links lower bushes worn

centre exhaust has a slight blow

Pass 8 Aug 2016 151,096 miles

nearside handbrake slightly low effort

slight play in nearside front strut top mount

Pass 16 Jul 2015 138,100 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 127,992 miles

both rear tyres treads wearing unevenly

slight low effort on nearside rear foot and handbrake and binding slightly.

slight play in front inner antiroll bar bushes

Fail 6 Aug 2014 127,551 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 120,425 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

free play in both front strut top mounts

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 2 Aug 2012 110,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

driver seat belt catch needs button pushing to lock in

Pass 11 Aug 2011 101,722 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre slight damage to sidewall

Fail 10 Aug 2011 101,719 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre slight damage to sidewall

Fail 9 Aug 2010 94,060 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 94,060 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 85,379 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 85,379 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 75,655 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 75,655 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 65,875 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 56,651 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 47,251 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 DSO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DSO, 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 DSO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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