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DX51 KRU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,940 mi
Last recorded94,940 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 KRU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 94,940 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 94,932 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 90,356 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 90,356 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 85,304 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust rusty

rear axle rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2013 79,066 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 72,321 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 65,390 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2010 56,727 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres cracking/perishing and wearing uneven on inner edges 205/55/16w

Pass 14 Aug 2009 48,905 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 41,214 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 33,576 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 33,576 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 26,328 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 22,690 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

no lockout on o/s/r handbrake

o/s rear tyre worn on edges

o/s/r brake sticking

rear wiper blade rough

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 KRU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DX51 KRU, 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 KRU registered?

DX51 KRU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is DX51 KRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 KRU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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