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LG51 FWY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,009 mi
Last recorded131,009 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 FWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 131,009 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2017 118,094 miles

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

eml on

Fail 9 May 2017 118,094 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

eml on

Pass 1 Apr 2016 109,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 109,599 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 106,599 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 106,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 104,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front indicator lens's missing

Pass 7 Dec 2012 96,666 miles

NSF tyre on 1.6 mm

OSF tyre on 2mm

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

both rear tyres slightly out off shape on inner edge

Fail 7 Dec 2012 96,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

NSF tyre on 1.6 mm

OSF tyre on 2mm

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

both rear tyres slightly out off shape on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2011 88,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine management light on

exhaust rear bracket corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2010 80,446 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 80,446 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 72,966 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 63,648 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 63,648 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 49,812 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 38,948 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 FWY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FWY, 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 FWY registered?

LG51 FWY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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