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WP51 XWG

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,099 mi
Last recorded114,099 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 XWG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 114,099 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion rear metal brake pipes

exhaust centre box bracket broken

jacking damage to sills

nearside rear road wheel damaged

offside front tyre worn, worn outer edge

uneven service brake application between fronts

Pass 7 Nov 2018 109,123 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

center exhaust bracket broken, corrosion exhaust

corrosion rear metal brake pipes

jacking damage to nearside and offside outer sills

partial wheel bearing check to offside rear due to brake binding

rear brake discs very poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2017 104,270 miles

corrosion rear metal brake pipes

jacking damage to sills

nearside and offside rear number plate light lens covers missing

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 7 Nov 2017 104,265 miles

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

corrosion rear metal brake pipes

jacking damage to sills

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2016 98,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 90,620 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 90,620 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 84,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside handbrake cable casing in very poor condition

Fail 17 Oct 2014 84,207 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside handbrake cable casing in very poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2013 77,991 miles

front brake discs inside face heavily corroded

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 70,603 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 60,575 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 57,173 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 52,404 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 46,833 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 41,093 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 35,656 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 28,736 miles

nearside rear tyre worn below 1.6mm. outer tread.

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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WP51 XWG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WP51 XWG, 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 WP51 XWG registered?

WP51 XWG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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