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KX51 XWB

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

208,533 mi
Last recorded208,533 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 XWB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 208,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 182,885 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 182,885 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 169,346 miles

ALL TYRES ARFE UNDER INFLATED

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES ARE DE-BONDING / WORN

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SHROUDS ARE INSECURE

CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT OPERATION INHIBITED BY SEAT COVER

DRIVERS' SEAT BELT FREYED

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR MOUNTING BUSHES ARE WORN/KNOCKING

OIL + COOLANT LEVELS ARE VERY LOW

PARKING BRAKE EFFORTS ARE LOW + LONG LEVER TRAVEL

PLAY / KNOCKING FROM NEARSIDE STEERING RACK INNER JOINT

REAR BRAKES ARE GRABBING SLIGHTLY + IMBALANCE

Fail 21 Mar 2017 169,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE BALD 195/65X15V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE BALD (4.1.E.1)

ALL TYRES ARFE UNDER INFLATED

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES ARE DE-BONDING / WORN

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SHROUDS ARE INSECURE

CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT OPERATION INHIBITED BY SEAT COVER

DRIVERS' SEAT BELT FREYED

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR MOUNTING BUSHES ARE WORN/KNOCKING

OIL + COOLANT LEVELS ARE VERY LOW

PARKING BRAKE EFFORTS ARE LOW + LONG LEVER TRAVEL

PLAY / KNOCKING FROM NEARSIDE STEERING RACK INNER JOINT

REAR BRAKES ARE GRABBING SLIGHTLY + IMBALANCE

Pass 18 Mar 2016 163,141 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside rack arm has play

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside sill corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2016 163,141 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside rack arm has play

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside sill corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2015 152,396 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 152,396 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 147,557 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 147,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 140,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

MAF UNPLUGED

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

front number plate damaged

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 27 Feb 2013 140,239 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

MAF UNPLUGED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

front number plate damaged

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2012 133,411 miles

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

n/s/f o/s/f anti roll bar D bushes worn.

Pass 3 Dec 2010 125,327 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 112,206 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 12 Aug 2009 112,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Aug 2008 96,745 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 96,745 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 82,760 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 82,757 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 71,013 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 70,987 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XWB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 XWB, 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 XWB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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