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KP51 UNF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

169,816 mi
Last recorded169,816 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2015 169,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 169,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 163,835 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 163,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 161,172 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracking slightly.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 161,172 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both rear tyre treads cracking slightly.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 149,321 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken away from exhaust. Exhaust still supported

engine oil level low

Fail 18 Apr 2012 149,212 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken away from exhaust. Exhaust still supported

engine oil level low

Pass 23 Apr 2011 135,277 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2011 135,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 120,743 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 120,728 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 109,500 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 109,500 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 96,077 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 82,722 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 82,721 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 69,838 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 UNF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KP51 UNF, 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 UNF registered?

KP51 UNF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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