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NK51 PRZ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

241,137 mi
Last recorded241,137 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 PRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 241,137 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 238,279 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 238,279 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 233,309 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 233,309 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 230,214 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 230,214 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 227,186 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 227,186 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 223,135 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 223,135 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 214,734 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 214,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 206,384 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 206,384 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 199,088 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 192,057 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 192,057 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 184,395 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 184,395 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 178,115 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 168,019 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 167,976 miles

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

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2005 156,125 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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NK51 PRZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PRZ, 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 PRZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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