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SH51 KGK

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,497 mi
Last recorded127,497 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 KGK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2010 127,497 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 111,863 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 105,744 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 104,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake travel high

nearside rear tyre low on tread

play in front wishbone bushes

Pass 28 Jan 2008 98,194 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jan 2008 98,194 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 92,088 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 92,088 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 88,133 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 88,133 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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SH51 KGK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 SH51 KGK, 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 SH51 KGK registered?

SH51 KGK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is SH51 KGK safe to buy?

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