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LK51 LKP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,018 mi
Last recorded100,018 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 LKP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 100,018 miles

Engine ECU Light Is On.

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 100,014 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

engine management warning lamp staying on.

front brake discs slightly worn/scored/corroded. rear brake discs slightly scored/corroded.

unable/cant find fuel cap button to open cover, to inspect fuel cap.

Pass 23 May 2014 90,024 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 90,024 miles

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

1st fast idle emissions test C.O. (Carbon Monoxide), and Lambda readings too high.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management warning lamp staying on.

front and rear brake discs slightly worn/scored/pitted/corroded.

n/s/f drive shaft inner guiter insecure.

Pass 31 May 2013 81,377 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 May 2013 81,375 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML on

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 74,319 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Fail 1 Jun 2012 74,317 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Pass 2 Jun 2011 67,319 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 59,224 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 59,224 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 55,691 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Aug 2008 49,649 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 42,256 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 42,256 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 35,608 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 LKP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LKP, 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 LKP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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