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SJ51 NKL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

249,027 mi
Last recorded249,027 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 NKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 249,027 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 249,027 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 244,903 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 244,903 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 211,974 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 211,974 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 211,972 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 196,073 miles

small stone chip in windscreen

weld broken on exhaust middle mounting

Fail 13 Oct 2006 196,055 miles

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

small stone chip in windscreen

weld broken on exhaust centre mounting

Pass 17 Oct 2005 142,852 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 NKL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NKL, 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 NKL registered?

SJ51 NKL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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