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SJ51 KXN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,028 mi
Last recorded149,028 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 KXN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 149,028 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 149,028 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 132,492 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sterring rack play.

Fail 16 Jan 2008 132,489 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sterring rack play.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 100,374 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2007 100,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 85,108 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 65,165 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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SJ51 KXN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SJ51 KXN, 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 SJ51 KXN registered?

SJ51 KXN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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