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LK51 LHR

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,448 mi
Last recorded97,448 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 LHR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 97,448 miles

exhaust corroded and cracked by catalyst and corroded at centre bracket also cracked

front brake pads worn

very slight play n/s/f rack steering

Fail 5 Jan 2017 97,448 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

very slight play n/s/f rack steering

exhaust corroded and cracked by catalyst and corroded at centre bracket also cracked

front brake pads are low

front brake pads worn

Pass 23 Sep 2015 93,557 miles

Nearside n/s/f tyre low tread inner edge o/s/r tyre low tread

front brake pads getting low

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 86,769 miles

o/s/f wheel buckled slightly

Fail 24 Sep 2014 86,769 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/f wheel buckled slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2013 75,328 miles

n/s/f indicator lamp cover missing

n/s/f wing mirror cracked

Fail 18 Sep 2013 75,328 miles

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

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

n/s/f indicator lamp cover missing

n/s/f wing mirror cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2012 67,324 miles

n/s/r tyre low tread o/s/r tyre low tread and n/s/f tyre low tread

Pass 9 Sep 2011 58,026 miles

front brake pads getting low and discs worn

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2011 58,026 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads getting low and discs worn

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2010 50,314 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)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 50,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 47,238 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 43,717 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 40,822 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 37,724 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 LHR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green 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 LHR, 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 LHR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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