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EO51 LBZ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

202,225 mi
Last recorded202,225 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 LBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 202,225 miles

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

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

nsf indicator lense missing /rear wiper split

Fail 30 Oct 2012 202,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nsf indicator lense missing /rear wiper split

Pass 14 Oct 2011 174,587 miles

Both front anti roll bar inner bushes worn.

Both rear axle bushes starting to perish.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

One of the high level brake light bulbs not working.

Fail 14 Oct 2011 174,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front anti roll bar inner bushes worn.

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Both front tyres worn very close to legal limit.

Both rear axle bushes starting to perish.

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R tyre worn on edges.

Oil leak

One of the high level brake light bulbs not working.

O/S/R tyre out of shape.

Fail 20 Oct 2010 148,939 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear door unable to open

Pass 20 Oct 2010 148,939 miles

offside rear door unable to open

Pass 22 Oct 2009 124,975 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 124,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 94,615 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 94,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 66,810 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 66,810 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

WASHER AIM NEEDS ADJUSTING

Pass 4 May 2007 62,837 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2007 62,837 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 51,225 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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EO51 LBZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 EO51 LBZ, 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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EO51 LBZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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