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WM51 AZF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,495 mi
Last recorded153,495 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 AZF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 153,495 miles

handbrake performance on limit

offside mirror, offside front upper strut mount, oil leak, gear selector

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 11 Jan 2016 144,792 miles

gear selector

offside front upper strut mount

offside mirror

oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2016 144,792 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage offside mirror (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced electrical fault offside headlight cluster [plug loose] (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

gear selector

offside front upper strut mount

offside mirror

oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2015 144,783 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front /middle mount (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

205 / 55 / 16 tyres fitted

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Both lazy (2.4.G.1)

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 136,358 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 136,358 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 128,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 128,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 116,446 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS HAVE PLAY IN BUSH'S

CATALYST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND LIPPED ON INNER FACE

NEARSIDE FRONT SIDE LAMP DIM

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER DRIVE SHAFT GAITOR SPLIT AND SLIGHTLY LEAKING GREASE

Pass 12 Aug 2011 105,654 miles

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

front anti-roll bar d-bushes have play

Fail 12 Aug 2011 105,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

front anti-roll bar d-bushes have play

Pass 28 Aug 2010 94,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2010 94,709 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 80,788 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 80,786 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 61,898 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 54,861 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 47,634 miles

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

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

exaust cat rattle

hand brake cable outer casing damage off side rear

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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WM51 AZF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WM51 AZF, 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 WM51 AZF registered?

WM51 AZF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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