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LJ51 JZT

2001 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,312 mi
Last recorded81,312 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 81,312 miles

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

damage to windscreen but not in the swept areas

front and rear brake discs are worn , corroded and pitted but not seriously weakened

oil level is on the minimum

Fail 27 Sep 2010 81,312 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

damage to windscreen but not in the swept areas

front and rear brake discs are worn , corroded and pitted but not seriously weakened

oil level is on the minimum

Pass 26 Sep 2009 71,430 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 63,937 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 63,937 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 57,793 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 48,063 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slight cut to side wall

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 JZT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JZT, 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 JZT registered?

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

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