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LJ51 JXX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

94,404 mi
Last recorded94,404 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 JXX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 94,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside number plate lamp is flickering

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 93,409 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 76,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 65,557 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 60,273 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 58,681 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2016 58,380 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2015 57,944 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 57,596 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 57,086 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 56,042 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 56,042 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 54,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 54,069 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 19,226 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 50,214 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 46,552 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 42,504 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 37,531 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 JXX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 JXX, 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 LJ51 JXX registered?

LJ51 JXX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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