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KX51 ULC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,656 mi
Last recorded127,656 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2020 127,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative fog lamp remains illuminated no matter which position the switch is in (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill slightly deformed

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill slightly deformed

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions passed, however unable to print results due to printer error

engine fault light illuminated

Pass 8 Oct 2019 119,671 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2019 119,671 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and dust cover damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

eml light on

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2018 111,367 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 103,231 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 103,231 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and small cut in tread ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 92,977 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside door mirror slight damage

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

one centre metal exhaust bracket detached system secure at time of test

signs of coolant leak

Pass 11 Sep 2015 70,184 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Nov 2014 68,829 miles

Centre Exhuast bracket snapped, stil considered secure.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 64,489 miles

EML on

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

washers poor

Pass 1 Nov 2012 59,280 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 59,280 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 55,115 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 50,737 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Front number plate cracked

Slight air leak from brake servo

Pass 20 Nov 2009 46,639 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 46,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2008 42,181 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 36,547 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 31,413 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 26,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 26,257 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 ULC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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