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KX51 NLU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

209,667 mi
Last recorded209,667 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 NLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 209,667 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 204,800 miles

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES BLISTERED

FRONT WIPERS POOR

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN LOW RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

OUTER SILLS DAMAGED

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2017 204,799 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES BLISTERED

FRONT WIPERS POOR

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN LOW RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

OUTER SILLS DAMAGED

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 20 Oct 2016 202,992 miles

Fuel tank damp

Fuel tank strap corroded

Offside Rear Tyre has bald inner edge/cuts in tread

Oil leaks

Rear Coil springs heavily corroded

Rear Metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2016 202,983 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Where the cat joins the centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65 R15 91H Rapid 300 (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel tank damp

Fuel tank strap corroded

Offside Rear Tyre has bald inner edge/cuts in tread

Oil leaks

Rear Coil springs heavily corroded

Rear Metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 195,608 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 195,551 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 188,614 miles

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

both outer sills and under wheel archers covered

Pass 6 Oct 2013 183,418 miles

center rear stop lamp not working

corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

lift in both front top suspension mounts

n/s/f track rod end dust cover perishing

o/s/f suspension strut corroded

oil leaks from engine

rear coil springs corroding

slight imbalance on rear brake application

Fail 29 Sep 2013 183,320 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

center rear stop lamp not working

corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

lift in both front top suspension mounts

n/s/f track rod end dust cover perishing

o/s/f suspension strut corroded

oil leaks from engine

rear coil springs corroding

slight imbalance on rear brake application

Pass 19 Oct 2012 178,925 miles

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

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

O/S/R Belt slow retracting

Pass 10 Oct 2011 173,004 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2010 168,231 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 161,699 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 161,661 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 150,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 137,902 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 126,804 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 126,781 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 117,594 miles

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

n/s/r tyre was under inflated - blown up

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 NLU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NLU, 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 NLU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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