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LF51 ZHU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

198,126 mi
Last recorded198,126 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 ZHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 198,126 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 187,141 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 178,543 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 178,543 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 17,499 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 150,193 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 142,615 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 137,175 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 133,651 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2009 132,622 miles

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

minor oil leak from back of engine

Pass 21 Nov 2008 114,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 94,221 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2007 94,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2006 66,114 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 49,424 miles

unable to inspect rear seatbelts due to child seats

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 ZHU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LF51 ZHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF51 ZHU registered?

LF51 ZHU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is LF51 ZHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 ZHU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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