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LJ51 KAO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,026 mi
Last recorded160,026 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 KAO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 160,026 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 156,114 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 156,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2017 152,380 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 149,848 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 149,842 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 139,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 139,169 miles

Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 134,225 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 125,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 114,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat shield insecure'

Pass 30 Oct 2009 100,445 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 86,702 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 75,087 miles

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

o/s/r. brake binding.

Fail 14 Nov 2007 75,077 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/r. brake binding.

Pass 17 Nov 2006 62,247 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 49,701 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 KAO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KAO, 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 KAO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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