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KX51 UKY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

153,589 mi
Last recorded153,589 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 153,589 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 150,587 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear discs poor

Fail 10 Jun 2016 150,486 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

MIL Lamp on

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 146,496 miles

Both rear tyres low

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 146,477 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Oct 2013 144,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 1 Oct 2013 144,781 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Oct 2012 131,251 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side rear shockabsorber dust cover corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2011 119,305 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 119,305 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in near side steering rack arm

Fail 26 Oct 2011 118,841 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 104,645 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 104,645 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Nov 2009 91,922 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 72,629 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 72,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 56,053 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 45,261 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 45,261 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 UKY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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