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KY51 XDA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

306,204 mi
Last recorded306,204 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 306,204 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 306,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 305,108 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 305,108 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 303,598 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 303,596 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 291,245 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 291,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 291,234 miles

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

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 266,640 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 244,464 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 219,960 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake disc slighty worn

rear axcle bushes slighty worn

Fail 2 Oct 2010 219,956 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake disc slighty worn

rear axcle bushes slighty worn

Pass 29 Sep 2009 195,135 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 195,134 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 171,578 miles

o/s/front rack inner joint

Pass 13 Oct 2007 146,541 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 10,860 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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KY51 XDA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KY51 XDA, 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 XDA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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