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LK51 HPU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

192,445 mi
Last recorded192,445 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 HPU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 192,445 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 192,361 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 185,786 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 185,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 175,100 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 165,637 miles

drivers door mirror cover damaged

nearside rear shockers dust cover insecure

offside rear shockers dust cover is insecure

Fail 27 Sep 2012 165,394 miles

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

drivers door mirror cover damaged

nearside rear shockers dust cover insecure

offside rear shockers dust cover is insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2011 157,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 157,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid level warning light lite on dash

Pass 20 Sep 2010 151,806 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 151,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 140,511 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 132,820 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 124,646 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 116,683 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 106,126 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 HPU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 HPU, 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 HPU registered?

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

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