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NK51 GHU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,668 mi
Last recorded98,668 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 GHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 98,668 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

aux belt cracking

both rear shockers weak

Fail 29 Jul 2020 98,638 miles

Brake performance not tested leak to offside rear (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

aux belt cracking

both rear shockers weak

coolant level high

Pass 24 Apr 2019 94,034 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2018 89,156 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

aux belt cracking

brake lamp bulb dimmer on offside

brake pad wear lamp on dash

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 24 Apr 2017 84,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under protective coating (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning light illuminated

Fail 21 Apr 2017 84,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17514 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under protective coating (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 21 Apr 2016 78,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside sill damaged

brake pad warning light on pads ok

rear brake pipes corrosion under protective coating

Fail 19 Apr 2016 78,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17514 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17514 (4.1.E.1)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside sill damaged

brake pad warning light on pads ok

rear brake pipes corrosion under protective coating

Pass 17 Apr 2015 73,542 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to ns sill

Pass 18 Apr 2014 68,550 miles

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

corrosion to front suspension components

ns sill corroded

oil level low

Pass 18 Apr 2013 64,175 miles

nsf tyre perished

damage to ns sill

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

auxilary belt cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2012 59,620 miles

(advise) hazard warning light working but intermitant fault sometimes reccomend replacement

(advise) n/s outer sill been slighlty crushed on edges in x2 places along sill

Pass 18 Apr 2011 54,800 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 48,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

suspect rear brakes need clean out and adjustment squeeling in brake rollers

Pass 21 Apr 2009 43,536 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 43,536 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 40,413 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 30,659 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 30,603 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 27 Apr 2006 26,248 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 26,248 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)

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 GHU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NK51 GHU, 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 GHU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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