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KV51 HGG

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,630 mi
Last recorded135,630 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 HGG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 135,630 miles

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

corrosion + fluff to exhaust system

heavy corrosion nearside + offside rear axle

offside rear tyre starting to go out of round

Fail 25 Jul 2016 135,630 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

corrosion + fluff to exhaust system

heavy corrosion nearside + offside rear axle

offside rear tyre starting to go out of round

Pass 9 Jul 2015 127,764 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to rear axle

nearside + offside front drop link arm bushes are worn

play in nearside + offside front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 9 Jul 2015 127,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to rear axle

nearside + offside front drop link arm bushes are worn

play in nearside + offside front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 1 Aug 2014 122,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to rear axle

engine oil low

Fail 17 Jul 2014 122,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light inoperative

corrosion to rear axle

nearside + offside front wishbone/rear bushes worn

Pass 1 Jul 2013 112,829 miles

corrosion nearside rear coil spring

corrosion rear axle

fronnt exhaust bracket is snapped

nearside door mirror is loose

play nearside and offside front suspension arm rear bushes

Fail 1 Jul 2013 117,829 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

corrosion nearside rear coil spring

corrosion rear axle

fronnt exhaust bracket is snapped

nearside door mirror is loose

play nearside and offside front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 16 Jul 2012 105,128 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 94,044 miles

Centre exhaust pipe detached from lower mounting but still secure

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 94,044 miles

Centre exhaust pipe detached from lower mounting but still secure

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 85,748 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 77,771 miles

some wear in n/s/f top shock mount

Pass 18 Jul 2008 64,850 miles

n/s/f wing mirror damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2008 64,850 miles

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

n/s/f wing mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2007 51,066 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 45,245 miles

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

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

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 HGG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HGG, 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 HGG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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