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KE51 GKA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,545 mi
Last recorded38,545 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 GKA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 38,545 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 33,107 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 33,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 31,124 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 31,121 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 19,778 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 9,702 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 51 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 31,771 miles

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

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre slight damage to sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2005

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

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 GKA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KE51 GKA, 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 GKA registered?

KE51 GKA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is KE51 GKA safe to buy?

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