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LJ51 JZC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,927 mi
Last recorded87,927 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 JZC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 87,927 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both rear and nsf indicators pale

rear brake drums corroded

slight oil leaks

Fail 6 Nov 2009 87,926 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

both rear and nsf indicators pale

rear brake drums corroded

slight oil leaks

Pass 24 Oct 2008 85,085 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front lower sill lips slightly damaged

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

Pass 25 Oct 2007 74,074 miles

Front lower suspension arms rear bushes slightly perished

noise from osr wheel bearing just acceptable/RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Fail 25 Oct 2007 74,074 miles

Front lower suspension arms rear bushes slightly perished

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

noise from osr wheel bearing just acceptable/RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Fail 11 Oct 2006 62,728 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 62,728 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

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 JZC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JZC, 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 JZC registered?

LJ51 JZC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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The MOT history for LJ51 JZC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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