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WX51 ODL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

196,468 mi
Last recorded196,468 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 ODL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2018 196,468 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi and cataylst (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jul 2017 184,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 184,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavy Wear to Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavy Wear to Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 167,584 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 157,922 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 146,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroded

left main brake pipe corroded

right rear lamp damaged

right rear tyre tread worn on edge

Fail 1 Oct 2014 146,332 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroded

left main brake pipe corroded

right rear lamp damaged

right rear tyre tread worn on edge

Pass 4 Oct 2013 134,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank straps corroded

left main brake pipe corroded

right front wishbone rear bush cracked

Fail 4 Oct 2013 134,140 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank straps corroded

left main brake pipe corroded

right front wishbone rear bush cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2012 117,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front grille damaged

front panel/bumper damaged

headlamp mounts damaged

left/right front tyre treads worn

right front wishbone rear bush cracked

Fail 12 Oct 2012 117,518 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front grille damaged

front panel/bumper damaged

headlamp mounts damaged

left/right front tyre treads worn

right front wishbone rear bush cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2011 103,874 miles

front antiroll bar inner bushes worn

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2011 103,871 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front antiroll bar inner bushes worn

rear brake balance

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2010 90,866 miles

front/rear numberplates deteriorated

right rear tyre tread worn on inside edge

washer jets

Pass 2 Oct 2009 79,583 miles

front disc pads worn

Fail 2 Oct 2009 79,583 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front disc pads worn

Pass 15 Oct 2008 70,878 miles

front brake disc pads worn

lower engine cover fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2007 58,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

left rear tyre tread worn on edge

lower engine cover fitted

right front tyre tread worn on edge

Pass 3 Oct 2007 58,352 miles

left rear tyre tread worn on edge

lower engine cover fitted

right front tyre tread worn on edge

Pass 13 Oct 2006 44,706 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 32,962 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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WX51 ODL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WX51 ODL, 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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WX51 ODL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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