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LJ51 JXM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

135,347 mi
Last recorded135,347 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 JXM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 135,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 121,333 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 113,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 107,848 miles

Exhaust system rusty/corroded.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 103,962 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 100,720 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 97,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 94,204 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 90,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 86,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 83,413 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 77,178 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Aug 2014 77,177 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Aug 2013 73,373 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 69,766 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 66,058 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front wiper blade rubbers worn,starting to smear the screen.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 60,448 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 53,534 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 46,751 miles

advise front wiper blades splitting.

Pass 21 Jul 2007 41,695 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 34,727 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 JXM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 LJ51 JXM, 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 JXM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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