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BK51 YKW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

191,307 mi
Last recorded191,307 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 YKW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 191,307 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush n/s/f (2.5.B.2b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush o/s/f (2.5.B.2b)

n/s/f shock worn

Pass 10 Jan 2015 179,455 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 168,463 miles

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

N/S/R SHOCKER MISTING

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F INNER STEERING RACK END

Fail 4 Nov 2013 168,316 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

N/S/F INDICATOR BULB GOING WHITE

N/S/R SHOCKER MISTING

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F INNER STEERING RACK END

Pass 26 Nov 2012 158,113 miles

Both rear tyres stepped on treads

Fail 19 Nov 2012 158,022 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear tyres stepped on treads

O/s/f wiper blade rubber split on ends.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 148,427 miles

slight play in both front top strut mounts

Fail 21 Nov 2011 148,343 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 24 Nov 2010 138,030 miles

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

Slight play in o/s/f steering tir rod.

very slight play o/s/f top mounting.

Pass 7 Dec 2009 126,310 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

front discs slightly worn

n/s/r seat belt retraction getting lazy

o/s/r light unit cracked

rear no plate slightly deteriated

Pass 19 Dec 2008 114,891 miles

nsr/and both front seat belts slow returning

osr lamp unit cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2007 103,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 103,345 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 89,511 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear shock dust covers split

Pass 6 Dec 2005 67,844 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 67,844 miles

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

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

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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BK51 YKW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol 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 BK51 YKW, 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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BK51 YKW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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