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KE51 KGU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

181,787 mi
Last recorded181,787 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 KGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 181,787 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 174,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 169,617 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 164,516 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 159,175 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 159,175 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 152,208 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 151,925 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 142,956 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2012 142,955 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 142,721 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 140,344 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 140,344 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 137,122 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 131,981 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 125,278 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 118,026 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 109,550 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 99,452 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 KGU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KGU, 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 KGU registered?

KE51 KGU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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