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NK51 FLB

2001 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

317,066 mi
Last recorded317,066 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 FLB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 317,066 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 317,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 282,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 282,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 272,880 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 272,880 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 258,799 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 258,796 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 250,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING THIN

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI SLIGHT LEAK

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 243,412 miles

Advise offside rear shock absorber outer casing insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 243,412 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Advise offside rear shock absorber outer casing insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 236,793 miles

Advise rear wiper blade worn to excess

Advise slight inbalance front brakes

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 236,793 miles

Advise rear wiper blade worn to excess

Advise slight inbalance front brakes

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 227,689 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 220,670 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 220,670 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

Small cut in OSF outer side wall

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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NK51 FLB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 NK51 FLB, 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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NK51 FLB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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