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KX51 UEO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

131,085 mi
Last recorded131,085 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2015 131,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 21 Aug 2015 131,085 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 5 Dec 2013 120,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on edges

front brake discs corroding

Fail 26 Nov 2013 120,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on edges

front brake discs corroding

Pass 26 Nov 2012 116,620 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside windscreen wiper split

windscreen washers poor

Fail 26 Nov 2012 116,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside windscreen wiper split

windscreen washers poor

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

centre exhaust bracket missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 May 2011 109,004 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

nearside rear road wheel inner rim slightly distorted

part of centre stop lamp not working

Pass 13 May 2011 109,004 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine management light on

nearside rear road wheel inner rim slightly distorted

part of centre stop lamp not working

Pass 19 May 2010 99,199 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2010 99,198 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 85,061 miles

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2009 85,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2007 65,144 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 65,143 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 48,252 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 UEO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 UEO, 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 UEO registered?

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

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