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FX51 NKD

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

141,403 mi
Last recorded141,403 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 NKD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 141,403 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear sills slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2026 141,402 miles

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))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2025 128,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 128,801 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to calipers both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 128,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop/dust cover deteriorated. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 127,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover deteriorated. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake slightly tight when rotated.

Pass 15 Sep 2020 126,743 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop/dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 126,696 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop/dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 125,249 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 121,259 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 121,253 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 115,977 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing bump stops broken (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing bump stops broken (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 110,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 110,665 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 104,659 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 97,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Oct 2013 91,538 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Oct 2013 91,538 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Nov 2012 84,843 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 78,003 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 72,467 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 64,861 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2008 55,674 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 47,427 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 40,057 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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FX51 NKD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FX51 NKD, 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 FX51 NKD registered?

FX51 NKD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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