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LJ51 JXV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,027 mi
Last recorded138,027 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 138,027 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush WISHBONE (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN UNEVEN /PERISHING (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush WISHBONE (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 132,243 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 122,924 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 122,924 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 110,548 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 57,632 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished and wearing on inner and outer edges (2-3mm of tread remaining)

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

Offside outer door cill damaged (below drivers door)

Offside rear tyre perished and wearing on inner and outer edges (2-3mm of tread remaining)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 57,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished and wearing on inner and outer edges (2-3mm of tread remaining)

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

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

Offside outer door cill damaged (below drivers door)

Offside rear tyre perished and wearing on inner and outer edges (2-3mm of tread remaining)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 83,244 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 74,968 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 74,968 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 62,969 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 52,489 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 44,465 miles

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

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 JXV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 JXV, 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 JXV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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