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KX51 CHN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,977 mi
Last recorded89,977 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 CHN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 89,977 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 89,956 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 89,652 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 89,100 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 88,661 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 87,798 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 87,388 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 86,095 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 84,226 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 82,091 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 82,087 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 79,761 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of offside front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 79,758 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of offside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 76,030 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 76,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 71,110 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 66,013 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 61,726 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 57,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 57,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 53,084 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 53,079 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 46,327 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 40,425 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 34,186 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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KX51 CHN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KX51 CHN, 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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KX51 CHN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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