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LK51 HMX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

195,336 mi
Last recorded195,336 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 HMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 195,336 miles

Drivers view ; screen damage within limit centre & o/s ouside zone A

Drives view ; wipers split , recommend replace

Driveshafts ; o/s inner gaiter small clip missing ,minor leak of grease

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Exhaust ; system deteriorated , centre cradle mounting detached

Lighting ; both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Lighting ; n/s/f position lamp & o/s registration lamps dteriorated

Steering ; o/s trackrod end & steering arm inner joint have slight play

Suspension ; n/s/f lower arm rearward bush deteriorated

Tyres ; n/s/r tread at wear limit , o/s/r tread close to wear limit

Fail 4 Feb 2014 195,336 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Drivers view ; screen damage within limit centre & o/s ouside zone A

Drives view ; wipers split , recommend replace

Driveshafts ; o/s inner gaiter small clip missing ,minor leak of grease

E.M.L. warning lamp on , recommend diagnotic check

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Exhaust ; system deteriorated , centre cradle mounting detached

Lighting ; both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Lighting ; n/s/f position lamp & o/s registration lamps dteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Note ; headlamp aim will require recheck after repairs

Note ; suspension coil sprngs should be replaced as a pair to ensure even ride & height

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering ; o/s trackrod end & steering arm inner joint have slight play

Suspension ; n/s/f lower arm rearward bush deteriorated

Tyres ; n/s/r tread at wear limit , o/s/r tread close to wear limit

Pass 1 Feb 2013 187,309 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

srs lamp illuminated

Pass 31 Jan 2012 181,448 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 181,448 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 168,190 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 168,066 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 141,465 miles

engine managment light on.

movment in o/s steering rack.

4 chips in screen under prescribed area.

air bag light on.

drivers and front pasenger seat belt retracts slowly.

Fail 1 Dec 2009 141,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

4 chips in screen under prescribed area.

air bag light on.

drivers and front pasenger seat belt retracts slowly.

engine managment light on.

exhaust heat sheild slightly insecure.

movment in o/s steering rack.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 123,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Slight wear o/s steering rack.O/S/R tyre worn lumpy inner tread area.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 123,518 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Slight wear o/s steering rack.O/S/R tyre worn lumpy inner tread area.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 106,786 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 99,223 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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LK51 HMX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 HMX, 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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LK51 HMX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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