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BV51 LGK

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,620 mi
Last recorded70,620 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 LGK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 70,620 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 69,011 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 67,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 65,936 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 64,557 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 62,857 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 61,609 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 59,713 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 59,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 57,821 miles

Offside Front tyre has light cracking within tread pattern

Fail 20 Apr 2018 57,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nail on outer edge of tread pattern (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre has light cracking within tread pattern

Pass 27 Apr 2017 57,357 miles

Nearside Front tyre has light cracking within tread pattern and sidewalls

Pass 11 Apr 2016 56,313 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 52,858 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 53,432 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 50,781 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 50,781 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 47,902 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 43,561 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 41,303 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 37,717 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front and rear number plates deteriorating

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leaks grease from o/s outer cv boot

Pass 11 Jan 2008 33,709 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 29,562 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 23,636 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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BV51 LGK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BV51 LGK, 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 BV51 LGK registered?

BV51 LGK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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