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NK51 PRX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

39,396 mi
Last recorded39,396 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 PRX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 39,396 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (j))

Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Oct 2025 37,815 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 37,591 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 35,661 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both Sides (5.2.3 (j))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both Sides (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Rear Suspension component slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2022 34,188 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 34,102 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 33,708 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 33,499 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 33,496 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 33,056 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 33,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 32,493 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 32,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,458 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 29,738 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 29,738 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,587 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,593 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,138 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 21,303 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 18,635 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 15,513 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 12,903 miles

rear number plate starting to peel

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 PRX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PRX, 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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What year was NK51 PRX registered?

NK51 PRX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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