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LG51 BWH

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,276 mi
Last recorded83,276 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 BWH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 83,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres 3mm 205/55/16

brake warning light on

engine light on

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 83,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres 3mm 205/55/16

brake warning light on

engine light on

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 72,286 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine light on

wipers starting to smear

Fail 17 Nov 2016 71,615 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

engine light on

wipers starting to smear

Pass 14 Nov 2015 55,074 miles

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

both front brake discs worn but not seriously weakened

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 55,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front brake discs worn but not seriously weakened

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 38,787 miles

slight damage to o/s/r outer tyre wall

Pass 5 Dec 2013 30,753 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 28,165 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate slightly damaged

slight binding both rear brakes

slight damage to offside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 22 Jun 2011 26,845 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2010 26,522 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

o/s/f/ tyre outer edge

slight binding n/s/r + o/s/r hub area

slight damage o/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 8 Apr 2009 25,697 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 25,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 24,160 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 22,314 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 22,314 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 20,119 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2005 17,317 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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LG51 BWH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LG51 BWH, 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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LG51 BWH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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