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KX51 XWG

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,218 mi
Last recorded81,218 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 XWG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 81,218 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 73,265 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 69,221 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 68,301 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 67,419 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 66,288 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 65,355 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 64,527 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 63,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 63,294 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 61,701 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 59,717 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 58,028 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 54,657 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 54,649 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 52,543 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 50,029 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 44,640 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 39,052 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 33,860 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 29,767 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 29,720 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 25,481 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,504 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 XWG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 XWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX51 XWG registered?

KX51 XWG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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The MOT history for KX51 XWG shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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