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WU51 OWC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,695 mi
Last recorded180,695 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 180,695 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 174,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 167,998 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 162,349 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 16 Dec 2011 157,359 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 157,357 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 151,875 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 151,875 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

high imbalence recorded at rear foot brake

Pass 2 Jan 2010 145,376 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 136,589 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 29 Dec 2008 136,589 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2007 129,681 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 121,039 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 121,038 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 102,598 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 102,598 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 OWC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OWC, 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 OWC registered?

WU51 OWC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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