CarVerify

Free Car Check

LK51 HNU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,024 mi
Last recorded153,024 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 HNU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 153,024 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 153,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 148,108 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 146,381 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 143,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

rear axle has corrosion

tested on a wet day

Pass 10 Feb 2015 126,101 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2015 126,101 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 111,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mil light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake noisey

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Slight corrosion; Rear shocks, Rear coil springs, Rear axle, Front subframe, Exhaust

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)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 111,704 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mil light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake noisey

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Slight corrosion; Rear shocks, Rear coil springs, Rear axle, Front subframe, Exhaust

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 104,816 miles

front pads worn

front suspension mounts have movement

n/s wiper split

n/s/f suspension arm bush unbonding

o/s inner cv boot losing grease

rear suspension coils corroded

front discs in very poor condition lipped,scored,corroded and pitted on inner braking surface

Fail 5 Feb 2013 104,816 miles

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

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

eml on

front pads worn

front suspension mounts have movement

n/s wiper split

n/s/f suspension arm bush unbonding

o/s inner cv boot losing grease

rear suspension coils corroded

front discs in very poor condition lipped,scored,corroded and pitted on inner braking surface

Pass 9 Feb 2012 98,502 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 93,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 86,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

one center stop light bulb not working

Fail 27 Jan 2010 86,741 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

one center stop light bulb not working

Pass 6 Feb 2009 78,563 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 69,094 miles

both lower front suspension arms rear bushes starting to perish

front tyres wearing low

Fail 1 Feb 2008 68,991 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both lower front suspension arms rear bushes starting to perish

front tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Feb 2007 57,262 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 47,701 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LK51 HNU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LK51 HNU?

You can check the full history of LK51 HNU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LK51 HNU registered?

LK51 HNU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is LK51 HNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK51 HNU shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LK51 HNU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LK51 HNU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.