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LF51 UYC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

192,700 mi
Last recorded192,700 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 UYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 192,700 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2016 192,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2015 185,434 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 171,489 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 155,585 miles

both rear tyres uneven wear.

engine light displaying.

Fail 9 Feb 2013 155,088 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear tyres uneven wear.

engine light displaying.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 141,855 miles

Driver window not operatimg.

Emmisions light displayed

Fail 11 Feb 2012 141,832 miles

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

Driver window not operatimg.

Emmisions light displayed

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 132,189 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 122,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bodywork has scratches

engine management lamp on

offside front and rear valve stem missing

windows inoperative

Fail 11 Feb 2010 122,180 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bodywork has scratches

engine management lamp on

offside front and rear valve stem missing

windows inoperative

Pass 10 Feb 2009 114,495 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 106,226 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 106,226 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 95,902 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 95,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LF51 UYC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LF51 UYC, 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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LF51 UYC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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