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DX51 KYC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

168,030 mi
Last recorded168,030 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 168,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge, 3mm, advised to replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge, 3mm, advised to replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Oct 2025 158,753 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

windscreen chipped

Pass 27 Sep 2024 149,200 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Oct 2023 140,281 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 130,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm outer edge and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 130,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm outer edge and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 123,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 123,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 114,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 114,648 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box/pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear washer not working

Pass 28 Jun 2018 107,664 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 107,404 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 100,278 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside/offside lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 100,270 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)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside/offside lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 91,577 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 82,140 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 75,688 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 70,648 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 67,226 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 67,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 64,901 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 61,491 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 61,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 57,675 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 53,313 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 46,975 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 35,960 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 KYC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KYC, 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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DX51 KYC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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