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WU51 EER

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,618 mi
Last recorded138,618 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 EER
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 138,618 miles

child seats fitted to n/s/f+r not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 13 May 2014 122,737 miles

wipers not switching off but dont park across the drivers view

Fail 13 May 2014 122,737 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

wipers not switching off but dont park across the drivers view

Pass 4 Apr 2013 102,388 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 102,388 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 96,972 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 96,970 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

DAMAGE TO SUBFRAME BY O/S/F WISHBONE MTG , SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F SUSPENSION LEG , FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES STRESSED DUE TO INCORRECT SUSPENSION FITTED , N/S/F C.V BOOT RUBBING ON N/S/F SUSPENSION LEG , SIGNS OF O/S DRIVE SHAFT RUBBING ANTI ROLL BAR .

Pass 5 Jul 2010 93,956 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 89,394 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 89,390 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 77,310 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 65,587 miles

Refer to original test 601293037294

Fail 21 Aug 2007 65,581 miles

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

Lower engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2006 54,856 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 43,091 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2005 43,091 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 43,091 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2005 43,091 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WU51 EER is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel 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 WU51 EER, 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 WU51 EER registered?

WU51 EER is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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