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EO51 LBK

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

344,486 mi
Last recorded344,486 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 LBK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 344,486 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 330,819 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside steering rack end worn

Pass 2 Apr 2009 315,541 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 315,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 304,204 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut in side wall ply or cords not exposed

Fail 13 Dec 2007 304,204 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s/f tyre has cut in side wall ply or cords not exposed

Pass 13 Dec 2006 257,759 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 182,453 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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EO51 LBK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO51 LBK, 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 EO51 LBK registered?

EO51 LBK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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