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KX51 UDM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,975 mi
Last recorded60,975 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 UDM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 60,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 60,973 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 54,163 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2023 43,383 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 34,833 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 33,657 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 33,121 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 32,349 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 32,349 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 31,099 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 31,081 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 29,734 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 28,435 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 27,026 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 27,026 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 25,773 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 24,816 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 24,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 24,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Nov 2011 22,420 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 19,856 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 18,255 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 15,973 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 15,072 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 13,498 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 UDM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol 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 UDM, 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 UDM registered?

KX51 UDM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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