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KP51 ULU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,281 mi
Last recorded174,281 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 ULU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 174,281 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 169,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 161,641 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 161,129 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 151,308 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 25 Jul 2013 145,648 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 145,647 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 136,959 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2011 132,307 miles

front discs have large rusty lip on them.

o/s/r tyre starting to perish.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 127,848 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 124,776 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 124,776 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 123,370 miles

both front brake discs corroded

nsf indicator outer lense missing

nsr road wheel slightly untrue

osr tyre cracking

Fail 2 Mar 2009 123,370 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake discs corroded

front anti roll bar D bushes worn

nsf indicator outer lense missing

nsr road wheel slightly untrue

osf indicator bulb slight discolouring

osr tyre cracking

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Jun 2008 119,464 miles

both front anti roll bar D bushes worn

both front tyre treads low

both rear suspension bump stops worn

Pass 2 Apr 2008 118,030 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 12 Apr 2007 108,212 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 108,141 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 92,481 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 89,760 miles

front discs corroeding front anti roll bar bushes wearing n/s rear tyre near limit

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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KP51 ULU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KP51 ULU, 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 KP51 ULU registered?

KP51 ULU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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