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KJ51 FUE

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,327 mi
Last recorded166,327 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 FUE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 166,327 miles

Brake warning light displayed

Front number plate damaged

Nearside windscreen washer not working

Nearside windscreen washer not working

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Dec 2016 166,274 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing broken (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe broken tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

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

Brake warning light displayed

Front number plate damaged

Nearside windscreen washer not working

Nearside windscreen washer not working

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Dec 2015 156,108 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 Dec 2015 156,107 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Dec 2014 148,687 miles

several rear brake pipe coatings starting to swell suggests starting to corrode.

Pass 19 Nov 2013 142,121 miles

n/s side repeater lens missing

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Nov 2013 143,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s side repeater lens missing

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2012 133,609 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 124,069 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 123,758 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 112,705 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 102,306 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 102,133 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 95,827 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 88,222 miles

tape on headlamps not effecting image

Pass 2 Dec 2006 77,800 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 FUE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FUE, 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 KJ51 FUE registered?

KJ51 FUE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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