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LJ51 JXL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

157,445 mi
Last recorded157,445 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 JXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2021 157,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened red rusty corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

complete under side of vehcle corroded red rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2020 156,533 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 154,827 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 154,825 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2018 152,511 miles

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

offside parking brake slightly low effort

Pass 16 Jan 2017 150,386 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 147,320 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 147,320 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 143,574 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 143,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 138,715 miles

rear axle beam corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 7 Jan 2014 138,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear axle beam corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 7 Jan 2013 133,710 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 128,775 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 128,775 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 123,913 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 117,342 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 117,342 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 106,426 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 106,426 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 91,499 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 72,541 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 72,541 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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LJ51 JXL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LJ51 JXL, 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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LJ51 JXL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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