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EO51 KRU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

290,405 mi
Last recorded290,405 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 KRU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 290,405 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 272,111 miles

BOTH FRONT PAS PIPES CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 271,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure CENTRE CLAMP BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT PAS PIPES CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 255,413 miles

Emissions past on 2nd fast idle limit just met

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper mark (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 255,413 miles

Emissions past on 2nd fast idle limit just met

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper mark (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 245,575 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 234,610 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 221,261 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 209,964 miles

Check Engine warning lamp on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to center pipe join and rear silencer area (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear road wheel inner rim dented slightly

Offside headlamp protector damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2017 209,964 miles

Check Engine warning lamp on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to center pipe join and rear silencer area (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear road wheel inner rim dented slightly

Offside headlamp protector damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2016 195,740 miles

Both rear wheel inner rims dented slightly

Check Engine warning lamp on

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 2 Oct 2015 180,482 miles

ALL Tyres wearing low on shoulders

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 180,380 miles

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

Rear coil spring broken both sides of car (2.4.C.1a)

ALL Tyres wearing low on shoulders

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 156,183 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 132,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front spliter damaged

rear coil springs corroded at the bottom

windscreen has stone chips in zone a and b

Fail 28 Sep 2013 132,894 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front spliter damaged

rear coil springs corroded at the bottom

windscreen has stone chips in zone a and b

Pass 13 Sep 2012 108,291 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 84,372 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 63,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 55,037 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 45,883 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 37,976 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 31,532 miles

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

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

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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EO51 KRU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EO51 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.

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EO51 KRU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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