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NX51 EKL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,012 mi
Last recorded143,012 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 EKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 143,012 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

All tyres perishing

Centre Exhaust hanger corroded through, system still adequately supported

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust flexy section deteriorated

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has inner and outer edge wear

Tow bar wiring secured with cable ties

Various damage to sills

Fail 10 Jun 2016 143,012 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

All tyres perishing

Centre Exhaust hanger corroded through, system still adequately supported

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust flexy section deteriorated

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has inner and outer edge wear

Tow bar wiring secured with cable ties

Various damage to sills

Pass 19 Jun 2015 128,822 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Center exhaust braket broken, system still supported

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust flexy section in poor condition

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Front tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Glow plug light on

Fail 19 Jun 2015 128,822 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All brake discs slightly worn

Center exhaust braket broken, system still supported

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust flexy section in poor condition

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Front tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Glow plug light on

Pass 17 Dec 2013 109,414 miles

Center exhaust box braket broken, system still supported

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres have slight inner and outer edge wear

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 109,414 miles

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

Center exhaust box braket broken, system still supported

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres have slight inner and outer edge wear

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 96,148 miles

Both rear and near side front brake discs rusty

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2012 96,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both rear and near side front brake discs rusty

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2011 95,517 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

plastic bump stop cover loose

Pass 8 Dec 2010 88,402 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 79,086 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 72,263 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 63,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 57,148 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Nov 2006 57,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 50,745 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NX51 EKL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NX51 EKL, 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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NX51 EKL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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