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LG51 BVW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,469 mi
Last recorded183,469 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 BVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 183,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust support bracket is insecure.

Fail 15 Nov 2013 183,469 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust support bracket is insecure.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 173,177 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

fuel tank strap corroded

n/s front ind turning white within limits t/o/test

n/s rear baby seat unlocked

n/s rear tyre worn inner edge close to limits

o/s front ind turning white within limits t/o/test

o/s rear ind turning white within limits t/o/test

o/s rear inner brake pipe furrel corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2012 173,137 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

drivers seat belt slow to retract

fuel tank strap corroded

n.s rear brake disc poor pitted conditin

n/s front ind turning white within limits t/o/test

n/s rear baby seat unlocked

n/s rear tyre worn inner edge close to limits

o/s front ind turning white within limits t/o/test

o/s rear ind turning white within limits t/o/test

o/s rear inner brake pipe furrel corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 162,589 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 155,109 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 147,495 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2008 140,826 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 140,672 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 131,606 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 131,606 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 120,235 miles

air bag light

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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

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LG51 BVW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LG51 BVW, 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 LG51 BVW registered?

LG51 BVW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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