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DK51 NUU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,808 mi
Last recorded145,808 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 NUU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 May 2014 145,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 145,808 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 134,385 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 134,385 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 123,113 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 21 May 2012 123,112 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 May 2011 110,224 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 110,224 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 98,423 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 98,423 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 86,488 miles

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

offside front sill damaged

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 8 Aug 2008 73,376 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 64,420 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 64,088 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 56,892 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 49,611 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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DK51 NUU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DK51 NUU, 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 DK51 NUU registered?

DK51 NUU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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The MOT history for DK51 NUU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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