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DX51 KYF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

226,785 mi
Last recorded226,785 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 KYF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 226,785 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS strut tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 226,464 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS strut tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 212,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 204,193 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged P/S PIPE HAS SLIGHT LEAK (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 201,421 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 201,405 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 196,370 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 188,778 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 180,516 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 180,510 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 169,532 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 151,909 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 143,977 miles

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front indicator getting pale

Fail 31 Oct 2014 143,977 miles

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside front indicator getting pale

Pass 21 Oct 2013 137,854 miles

n/s and os front shocks poor damping

Fail 21 Oct 2013 137,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine fault warning is on

n/s and os front shocks poor damping

Pass 13 Oct 2012 124,756 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish, fine cracks in base of tread

Pass 12 Oct 2011 115,586 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 107,470 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 97,512 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 85,649 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 85,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 73,509 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 58,787 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 585,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front Tyres On 3mm Tread Depth.

Nail In N/S/F Tyre.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 KYF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KYF, 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 KYF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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