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LK51 HJG

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

218,854 mi
Last recorded218,854 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 HJG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 218,854 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 218,854 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 201,366 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 186,218 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 186,218 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 171,771 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 171,771 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 161,451 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 147,811 miles

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)

both rear shock absorber bump stops are deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2010 133,498 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2010 133,498 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2009 119,116 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 119,116 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 103,732 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 87,945 miles

offside front door mirror casing broken but not mot failure

Pass 8 Aug 2006 72,261 miles

both rear bumpstops deteriated

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 HJG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HJG, 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 HJG registered?

LK51 HJG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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