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KJ51 AVT

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,860 mi
Last recorded186,860 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 AVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 186,860 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 186,739 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 178,023 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 171,289 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 171,289 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 169,157 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 169,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 157,216 miles

ESP light on. O/S/F coil spring broken at end stiil sit's in cup ok.

Fail 16 Nov 2012 157,216 miles

ESP light on. O/S/F coil spring broken at end stiil sit's in cup ok.

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 137,554 miles

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

front and rear brake discs are slightly pitted.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 121,261 miles

both front and rear brake discs are slightly pitted.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 107,928 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 94,445 miles

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 80,912 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 80,912 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 68,104 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 68,100 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 54,747 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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KJ51 AVT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJ51 AVT, 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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KJ51 AVT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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