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BX51 NKA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

217,618 mi
Last recorded217,618 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 NKA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 217,618 miles

offside front lower wing corroded

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2017 217,618 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front lower wing corroded

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2016 213,050 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 213,050 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 208,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 208,869 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 200,811 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 191,975 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 191,972 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 181,057 miles

O/S front tyre is worn on inner side

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 170,262 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 158,550 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 158,550 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)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 143,354 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 118,878 miles

both rear tyres getting close 2 limit

Pass 26 Oct 2006 93,805 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 72,461 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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BX51 NKA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BX51 NKA, 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 BX51 NKA registered?

BX51 NKA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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The MOT history for BX51 NKA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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