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KP51 ULZ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

305,328 mi
Last recorded305,328 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 ULZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2025 305,328 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

plastic cover top of engine

some damage to n/s and o/s outer sill lips

some damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 18 Nov 2024 300,625 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 300,606 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 292,480 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Front sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 283,780 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 274,926 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 274,926 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 269,002 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 263,281 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 254,338 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 248,208 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 248,208 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 242,565 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 242,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 231,173 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 230,784 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 221,291 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 212,871 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 205,028 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 197,335 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 190,904 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 183,122 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 183,122 miles

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

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 5 Nov 2008 174,994 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 166,774 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 166,774 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 160,687 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 150,832 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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KP51 ULZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ULZ, 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 ULZ registered?

KP51 ULZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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