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DX51 LRY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

91,789 mi
Last recorded91,789 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2026 91,789 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 85,519 miles

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))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 78,434 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 70,542 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 63,703 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 61,618 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 61,216 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 60,898 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 59,674 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 57,685 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 55,678 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 52,330 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 49,739 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 46,649 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 43,317 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 39,973 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 35,837 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 31,616 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,150 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 22,920 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 LRY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LRY, 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 LRY registered?

DX51 LRY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is DX51 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 LRY shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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