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WU51 KNW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

157,056 mi
Last recorded157,056 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 KNW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 157,056 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 151,732 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 151,728 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d shape (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured bolt missing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 128,896 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 128,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 117,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 117,770 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 115,264 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 109,812 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2016 109,810 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and nearside (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2015 105,226 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 99,713 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 94,711 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 85,516 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 85,516 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 72,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 72,450 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 62,024 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 49,595 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 36,750 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 36,750 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 35,741 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 30,230 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 30,230 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 24,285 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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WU51 KNW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KNW, 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 KNW registered?

WU51 KNW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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