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WL51 OBK

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,204 mi
Last recorded103,204 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL51 OBK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 103,204 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slightly grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 102,849 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 102,840 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 101,651 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 101,650 miles

rear brake application uneven off side lagging behind (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 98,549 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test national trust sticker in swept area ()

Fail 25 Aug 2016 98,548 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven o/s lagging behind over 35% difference (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test national trust sticker in swept area ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 94,283 miles

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

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

RECOMMEND REPLACE : n/e/rear tyre deep perishing to sidewalls

o/s/rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 1 Sep 2014 89,008 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 84,028 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 77,375 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 71,147 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 71,146 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 64,625 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 59,071 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 54,110 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 48,629 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 40,806 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 34,824 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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WL51 OBK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WL51 OBK, 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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What year was WL51 OBK registered?

WL51 OBK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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The MOT history for WL51 OBK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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