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LK51 LKO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,940 mi
Last recorded72,940 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 LKO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2013 72,940 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 72,940 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 65,868 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

centre exhaust heatshield loose

centre exhaust system mount broken

clip missing from nearside inner driveshaft gaiter

front and rear brake discs pitted on inner face

Fail 12 Jan 2012 65,865 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

centre exhaust heatshield loose

centre exhaust system mount broken

clip missing from nearside inner driveshaft gaiter

front and rear brake discs pitted on inner face

Pass 4 Jan 2011 57,284 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear,offside rear and nearside front tyres worn on inner section

Pass 27 Nov 2009 47,957 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 31,853 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 31,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 21,322 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 17,603 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 LKO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LKO, 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 LKO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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