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NK51 FZA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

253,005 mi
Last recorded253,005 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 FZA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 253,005 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 242,874 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 233,980 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust clamp rusty

Fail 10 Dec 2021 233,918 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust clamp rusty

Fail 12 Nov 2021 233,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 228,050 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 228,000 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 216,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 203,532 miles

nearside rear tyre wonr on outside edge

Fail 3 Oct 2017 203,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wonr on outside edge

Pass 21 Sep 2016 194,099 miles

slight brake bind offside rear

Fail 21 Sep 2016 194,099 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 15 Aug 2015 174,811 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 162,754 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 162,498 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 149,380 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 127,436 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 8 Aug 2012 127,426 miles

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 30 Jun 2011 113,982 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 113,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 107,075 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear no plate delaminating

Fail 6 Jul 2010 107,075 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 3 Jul 2009 98,462 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 98,462 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 90,216 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 83,290 miles

exhaust center section mounting come away

Pass 23 Aug 2006 76,032 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 66,030 miles

n/s/front tyre just over 2.5mm

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 FZA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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