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RK51 NLG

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,487 mi
Last recorded169,487 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 NLG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 169,487 miles

engine management lamp permantly on

slight damage to offside front inner to outer sill

Fail 28 Nov 2015 169,487 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management lamp permantly on

slight damage to offside front inner to outer sill

Pass 28 Oct 2014 159,385 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013
Fail 11 Nov 2013 152,418 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 141,570 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 132,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2010 119,699 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 103,707 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 90,666 miles

front discs worn and disc pads low

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

o/s and n/s frontt tyres worn on inner edges

rear disc pads low

Pass 27 Nov 2007 77,517 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 64,907 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 64,907 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 51,568 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 51,568 miles

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

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

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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RK51 NLG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RK51 NLG, 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 RK51 NLG registered?

RK51 NLG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is RK51 NLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK51 NLG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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