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RK51 NLJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,240 mi
Last recorded186,240 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 NLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 186,240 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 174,014 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight bind from offside rear brake.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 174,014 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight bind from offside rear brake.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 164,534 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 154,388 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 145,697 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 135,012 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 120,924 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 120,924 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 105,997 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 92,284 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 80,466 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 68,971 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 57,541 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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RK51 NLJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NLJ, 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 NLJ registered?

RK51 NLJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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