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KY51 XCW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

189,919 mi
Last recorded189,919 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 XCW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 189,919 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust back box and tail pipe deteriorated but not leaking

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 189,914 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all four (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust back box and tail pipe deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 29 Apr 2016 175,851 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 175,851 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 153,762 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 153,761 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 143,267 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 133,228 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 124,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 113,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 113,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 99,384 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 90,834 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 76,506 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 65,811 miles

Coolant leak

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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KY51 XCW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KY51 XCW, 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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KY51 XCW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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