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KV51 HFX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

106,593 mi
Last recorded106,593 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 HFX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 106,593 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 104,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 104,199 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 101,138 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 99,494 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 94,423 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 79,822 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Wishbone Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and Offside Sill Areas Damaged

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

Oil Residue Gearbox Area

Fail 28 Apr 2021 79,822 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Wishbone Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and Offside Sill Areas Damaged

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

Oil Residue Gearbox Area

Pass 12 Oct 2019 79,814 miles

Both Sills Slightly Bent On Jacking Point Areas

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Wishbone Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Pipe By Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 79,811 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Bolt Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Both Sills Slightly Bent On Jacking Point Areas

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Wishbone Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Pipe By Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 75,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 66,356 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak on gearbox

damage to nearside outer sill to floor

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2017 66,356 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak on gearbox

damage to nearside outer sill to floor

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 54,840 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 47,749 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 47,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 45,019 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 45,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 3 Dec 2012 42,715 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 39,254 miles

engine light on

front pads low

front washers poor

Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,825 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 34,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 30,548 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 30,548 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 26,442 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 21,369 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 17,059 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 16,974 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Nov 2005 13,207 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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KV51 HFX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 KV51 HFX, 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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KV51 HFX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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