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LK51 RJJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

193,952 mi
Last recorded193,952 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 RJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 193,952 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 189,097 miles

Both outer sills damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering arm slight play

Pass 13 Jan 2021 186,674 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 184,291 miles

Baby seats fitted

Nearside front inner cv boot slightly leaking

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 180,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe reducer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front osf inner drive shaft seal weeping

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

advise park brake only just met the minimum 16% and may require adjustment or repair

Fail 18 Jan 2019 180,233 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched flexi brake hose fouling the suspension unit has been incorrectly routed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe reducer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front osf inner drive shaft seal weeping

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

advise eml light on

advise park brake only just met the minimum 16% and may require adjustment or repair

Pass 17 Jan 2018 176,566 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jan 2018 176,566 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 172,016 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 168,241 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2016 168,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 163,101 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2014 155,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 155,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 143,616 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 135,027 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 124,214 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 124,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 113,539 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 113,392 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Feb 2008 105,199 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 95,740 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 86,660 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 RJJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJJ, 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 RJJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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