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DX51 KNZ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

202,414 mi
Last recorded202,414 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 KNZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 202,414 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2009 162,413 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 162,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 142,587 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 142,587 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 101,578 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 81,969 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 81,672 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 66,096 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 66,096 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

o/s/f tyre has nail in tread area

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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DX51 KNZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DX51 KNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX51 KNZ registered?

DX51 KNZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is DX51 KNZ safe to buy?

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