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KX51 UKD

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,620 mi
Last recorded84,620 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 UKD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 84,620 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 84,618 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system into caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2021 81,853 miles

Nearside Front top strut mounting worn

brake pedal slight spongy

Fail 16 Jan 2021 81,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front top strut mounting worn

mil lamp on dash

Pass 28 Jan 2020 79,111 miles

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

underside of vehicle dirty

Fail 28 Jan 2020 79,111 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not latching (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle dirty

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 75,892 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 75,891 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH FRONTS (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTER (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2017 74,954 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 70,996 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 67,555 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 67,547 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 65,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle covered in mud unable to see all of under body

Fail 19 Dec 2014 65,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle covered in mud unable to see all of under body

Pass 11 Dec 2013 62,158 miles

Both lower arm rear bushes started to split but secure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Indicators bulbs starting to go pale

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 58,825 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 55,465 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 51,529 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 47,835 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 43,072 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 38,644 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 33,432 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 27,889 miles

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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 UKD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UKD, 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 UKD registered?

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

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