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BV51 LHA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,493 mi
Last recorded129,493 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 LHA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 129,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inside edge of tread

slight cracking in nearside front tyre tread

Fail 16 Apr 2014 129,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inside edge of tread

slight cracking in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 15 Apr 2013 121,880 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 121,745 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 114,276 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 107,353 miles

o/s front brake pads are worn thin

Pass 27 Apr 2010 100,414 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres are worn down to 2mm

Fail 27 Apr 2010 100,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/s & o/s rear tyres are worn down to 2mm

Fail 8 Apr 2009 92,840 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 92,840 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 79,375 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 66,457 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 55,216 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 LHA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BV51 LHA, 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 LHA registered?

BV51 LHA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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