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KJ51 FUY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

203,240 mi
Last recorded203,240 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 FUY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 203,240 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 203,238 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 193,598 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 193,598 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 183,394 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 183,394 miles

Front coil spring broken Both (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 177,848 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

nearside front spring corroded

nearside parking brake readings lower than offside

nearside rear tyre 2.51mm plus worn on the outer edge

some corrosion both lower arms and rear axle

some corrosion rear metal brake pipes ( unable to fully inspect where clipped up on axle )

Pass 8 Sep 2015 170,245 miles

nearside front coil spring corroded

slight play both lower arm rear bushes

Pass 30 Aug 2014 162,061 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front indicator fadded

nearside headlamp electric adjuster not work,just meets the lower limits but pattern poor

nearside parking brake effort lower than offside

Pass 3 Sep 2013 150,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside headlamp electronic height adjuster not working

nearside parking brake reading lower than offside but within limits

rear springs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 139,284 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

effort slightly down nearside parking brake compared with offside .

nearside rear pads worn more than offside

rear springs corroded

slight play lower arm rear bushes

Pass 21 Jul 2011 128,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 115,247 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 102,735 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 90,055 miles

nearside rear 2.5mm

nearside rear brake disc slight corrosion on the outside of the outer edged

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 5 Dec 2006 77,441 miles

advises as per first test

Fail 5 Dec 2006 77,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre bald on the inner edge 1.6mm in the testable area

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge 2.5mm in the testable area

one segment of the high level brake lamp not working

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 FUY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KJ51 FUY, 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 FUY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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