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KJ51 FVA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

236,117 mi
Last recorded236,117 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 236,117 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

offside wing repeator lamp len missing

Pass 27 Sep 2025 230,450 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to off side front outer /inner sill

Pass 6 Jun 2024 219,885 miles

off side front lower wing corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2024 219,885 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

off side front lower wing corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2023 205,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak front off side front drive shaft

Pass 25 May 2022 199,520 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 198,006 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 179,291 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 164,375 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 144,321 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 138,463 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 133,240 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front indicton lense missing

rear brake disks heavily pitted

Pass 17 Jun 2013 125,855 miles

all brake disks slightly pitted

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 118,255 miles

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

front grill missing

plastic undertray preventing a full under vehicle inspection

Pass 12 Feb 2011 95,931 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 86,753 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 75,850 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 28 Mar 2008 66,362 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 56,236 miles

Oil leak

rear brake discs in poor condition

turbo hose insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2006 43,814 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 FVA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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

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