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KX51 CLV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,419 mi
Last recorded166,419 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 CLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 166,419 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 166,416 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 160,704 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner track rod arm (2.2.B.1g)

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 1 Mar 2016 160,672 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner track rod arm (2.2.B.1g)

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2015 144,574 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 144,557 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml light on

Pass 14 Mar 2014 126,246 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 124,997 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 120,696 miles

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2010 120,696 miles

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

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2010 120,696 miles

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2009 114,845 miles

Advise cat heat shelid insecure

Advise exhaust corroded

Advise front discs badly scored and worn

Advise front flexi to caliper brake ferules badly corroded

Advise header tamk cap appears to have been leaking

Advise near side front inner cv joint boot leaking grease

Advise wipers in poor condition

STRONG ADVISE front number plate cracked, recommend replacement

Fail 1 Oct 2009 114,845 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Advise header tamk cap appears to have been leaking

Advise cat heat shelid insecure

Advise exhaust corroded

Advise front discs badly scored and worn

Advise front flexi to caliper brake ferules badly corroded

Advise near side front inner cv joint boot leaking grease

Advise wipers in poor condition

STRONG ADVISE front number plate cracked, recommend replacement

Pass 25 Sep 2008 107,907 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front brake disc hotspotted

slight lift in nearside front top suspension mount with suspension hanging

Fail 25 Sep 2008 107,907 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate cracked

nearside front brake disc hotspotted

slight lift in nearside front top suspension mount with suspension hanging

Pass 21 Jun 2007 98,525 miles

Advise both rear lower arms rear bushes starting to split

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 87,265 miles

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

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 CLV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol 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 KX51 CLV, 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 KX51 CLV registered?

KX51 CLV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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