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WK51 DUU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,108 mi
Last recorded116,108 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 DUU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 116,108 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 113,728 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 113,728 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 110,998 miles

slight play n/s and o/s steering tie rods

Fail 29 Feb 2016 110,998 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/r and o/s/r (4.1.D.1b)

slight play n/s and o/s steering tie rods

Pass 6 Aug 2014 103,765 miles

slight surface corrosion to brake pipes in places

Fail 6 Aug 2014 103,764 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight surface corrosion to brake pipes in places

Pass 29 Aug 2013 101,162 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn slightly

slight surface corrosion to brake pipes in places

Fail 22 Aug 2013 101,151 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front anti roll bar bushes worn slightly

slight surface corrosion to brake pipes in places

Pass 24 Aug 2012 96,114 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 96,111 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 92,900 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 92,899 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 89,715 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 89,715 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 83,837 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 73,023 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 61,732 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 52,741 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 46,835 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 DUU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DUU, 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 DUU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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