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DX51 KSU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,215 mi
Last recorded105,215 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 KSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 105,215 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 105,215 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 97,103 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 97,103 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 88,489 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 81,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside side repeater lense missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front indicator lense missing

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2020 81,691 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside side repeater lense missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front indicator lense missing

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2019 75,407 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 71,651 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 70,991 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 69,920 miles

advise front tyre wear

advise n/s inner cv boot damage

Pass 11 Aug 2016 44,565 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise front tyre wear

Pass 11 Aug 2015 68,165 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

advise rear brake application

Pass 13 Aug 2014 65,809 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 62,223 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 57,936 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 54,129 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 49,962 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 44,534 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 44,534 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 400,014 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 34,528 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 31,256 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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DX51 KSU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 KSU, 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 DX51 KSU registered?

DX51 KSU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is DX51 KSU safe to buy?

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