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KE51 AXJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,520 mi
Last recorded104,520 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 AXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 104,520 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

steering rack play

Pass 19 Feb 2015 116,302 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 116,298 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 116,249 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 101,895 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 92,310 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 83,290 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 74,714 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 74,711 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 66,223 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 57,536 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 57,533 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 55,511 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 55,451 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Feb 2007 48,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 48,182 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 37,072 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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KE51 AXJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 KE51 AXJ, 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 KE51 AXJ registered?

KE51 AXJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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