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WX51 ZKU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

246,074 mi
Last recorded246,074 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 ZKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 246,074 miles

cat exhaust pipe corroded

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop in poor condition

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Fail 26 Oct 2016 246,074 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

cat exhaust pipe corroded

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop in poor condition

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Pass 26 Oct 2015 238,531 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 226,720 miles

both front & rear brake discs corroding

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/r bump stop in poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2013 214,334 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 202,281 miles

exhaust corroded near fron section

n/s/f and rear discs corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2012 202,281 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust corroded near fron section

n/s/f and rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 189,525 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 173,207 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 151,499 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 139,772 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 113,887 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 90,908 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 68,814 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 ZKU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WX51 ZKU, 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 WX51 ZKU registered?

WX51 ZKU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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