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DX51 LHU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

235,760 mi
Last recorded235,760 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 LHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 235,760 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 235,759 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 234,625 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on wear marks 195/65 r15 91y budgets (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper blade becoming poor

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just short of wear marks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 233,801 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear marks 195/65/r16 91v budget (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear marks (4.1.E.1)

front blades becoming poor

Fail 9 Nov 2016 233,801 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear marks 195/65/r16 91v budget (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear marks (4.1.E.1)

front blades becoming poor

Pass 17 Nov 2015 226,667 miles

Front blades becoming poor!

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear marks plus bald on both edges!! budget 195/65/15 91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear marks plus bald on both edges!! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 213,747 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 197,710 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

play in the near side rack tie rod

Fail 1 Nov 2013 197,709 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

play in the near side rack tie rod

Pass 23 Nov 2012 188,782 miles

Front brake discs rusty and pitted.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 177,639 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 167,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear hanger bracket corroded

handbrake travel long- requires adjusting?

offside front brake disc inner face slightly corroded

poly vee belt perished

Fail 16 Nov 2010 167,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear hanger bracket corroded

handbrake travel long- requires adjusting?

offside front brake disc inner face slightly corroded

poly vee belt perished

Pass 10 Nov 2009 156,241 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 149,319 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 136,466 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 136,466 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 108,971 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 83,664 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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DX51 LHU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DX51 LHU, 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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DX51 LHU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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