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LK51 DMZ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,152 mi
Last recorded120,152 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 DMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 120,152 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 120,144 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 114,989 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 104,144 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 103,931 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 90,991 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 90,990 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 81,570 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 81,036 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 79,279 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 77,924 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 77,924 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2007 68,258 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 61,233 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 61,233 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 55,457 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 55,457 miles

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

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

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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LK51 DMZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LK51 DMZ, 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 LK51 DMZ registered?

LK51 DMZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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