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NK51 PUU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

204,242 mi
Last recorded204,242 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 PUU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 204,242 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 204,220 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 191,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 179,996 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 179,945 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 160,670 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 160,670 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 149,008 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 141,802 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 133,610 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 133,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 111,847 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 95,336 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 PUU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PUU, 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 PUU registered?

NK51 PUU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is NK51 PUU safe to buy?

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