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LJ51 RZN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,179 mi
Last recorded166,179 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 RZN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 166,179 miles

windscreen damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2016 166,174 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

windscreen damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2015 152,576 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 152,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 140,346 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 129,375 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 129,375 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Jan 2012 117,193 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2011 105,263 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 105,263 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 92,618 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 92,618 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 81,213 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 64,779 miles

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

slight movement in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 16 Nov 2006 52,324 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 RZN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RZN, 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 RZN registered?

LJ51 RZN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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