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KJ51 FWL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,491 mi
Last recorded99,491 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 FWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 99,491 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

EML lamp on.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 99,486 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

EML lamp on.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 94,560 miles

All brake pipes slight corroded under coating

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system heavly corroded

Left hand outer sill accident damaged

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 94,560 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

All brake pipes slight corroded under coating

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system heavly corroded

Left hand outer sill accident damaged

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

Rear tyres slight cracking under coating

Pass 4 Nov 2015 90,768 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 90,768 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 87,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

fumes smell in engine bay around gearbox side of engine

Fail 24 Oct 2014 87,392 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

fumes smell in engine bay around gearbox side of engine

Pass 15 Nov 2013 84,072 miles

mil lamp on

Fail 13 Nov 2013 84,072 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

mil lamp on

Pass 6 Nov 2012 76,379 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn and corroded edges

Pass 14 Nov 2011 70,300 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on edges

front number-plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2010 62,978 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded edges and slight wear

Fail 15 Nov 2010 62,978 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded edges and slight wear

Pass 11 Nov 2009 55,225 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 47,652 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 47,648 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 39,834 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 31,906 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 FWL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 FWL, 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 FWL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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