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EO51 KYK

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Lpg 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,136 mi
Last recorded170,136 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 KYK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2014 170,136 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect

both front sills damaged

Fail 20 Dec 2014 170,075 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect

both front sills damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2013 153,140 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 153,140 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 139,159 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front wheel bearing very noisey but no play found

Pass 23 Aug 2011 122,193 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 122,192 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 107,062 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 95,470 miles

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

wear/detrerioration to front brake discs

Fail 5 Sep 2009 95,405 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

wear/deterioration to nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush

wear/detrerioration to front brake discs

Pass 1 Sep 2008 81,508 miles

nearside front indicator faded

rear tyres JUST on legal limit

wear to front brake discs

wear/deterioration to rear brake discs

Pass 8 Sep 2007 67,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2007 67,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 7 Sep 2006 49,956 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 49,956 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 42,310 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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EO51 KYK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KYK, 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 KYK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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