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PK51 FKJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

194,099 mi
Last recorded194,099 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 FKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 194,099 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 190,990 miles

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

rear brake discs rusted

Fail 21 Nov 2011 189,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 28 Oct 2010 168,860 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 156,617 miles

Both the front tyres are right on the limit for wear on the edges and the N/S has a deep cut.

Slight dampness on the O/S/F shock absorber.

The N/S/F mirror cover is slightly loose.

The O/S/F washer requires slight adjustment because it is just hitting the screen.

The rear bush on both the front control arms are starting to split and wear.

The rear exhaust mountings are starting to corrode.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 151,774 miles

Both the front tyres are starting to wear.

Both the wiper blades are slightly torn.

Play is on the limit in the N/S/F wheel coming from the steering rack.

Slight dampness on both the front shock-absorbers.

The rear bush on both the front contgrol arms are sytarting to split and wear.

Fail 20 Nov 2008 151,762 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both the front tyres are starting to wear.

Both the wiper blades are slightly torn.

Difference on the rate of increase on the rear brakes is near the limit.

Play is on the limit in the N/S/F wheel coming from the steering rack.

Slight dampness on both the front shock-absorbers.

The front inner brake discs are right on the limit for corrosion. Advise replacing!

The rear bush on both the front contgrol arms are sytarting to split and wear.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 146,596 miles

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

all brake discs on the limit for corrosion and wear

rear suspension bush on os front bonding starting to spli away

Fail 23 Nov 2007 146,567 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all brake discs on the limit for corrosion and wear

rear suspension bush on os front bonding starting to spli away

Pass 20 Nov 2006 136,251 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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PK51 FKJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PK51 FKJ, 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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PK51 FKJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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