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DX51 LJV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,074 mi
Last recorded184,074 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 LJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 184,074 miles

All brake discs are worn/pitted

All suspension components have general corrosion

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Oct 2017 184,069 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

All brake discs are worn/pitted

All suspension components have general corrosion

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 175,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 165,062 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 156,317 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 149,450 miles

insides of front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 142,282 miles

front discs rusty on inner face

Fail 22 Oct 2012 142,282 miles

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

front discs rusty on inner face

Pass 13 Oct 2011 135,981 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 127,750 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 120,074 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 111,595 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 90,306 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 72,589 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 72,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly.

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 LJV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJV, 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 DX51 LJV registered?

DX51 LJV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is DX51 LJV safe to buy?

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