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LK51 ZYW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,984 mi
Last recorded124,984 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 124,984 miles

Nearside Front sill distorted and heavily corroded outwidth of prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge of tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake binding

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front sill distorted and heavily corroded outwidth of prescribed areas

Offside Rear passsenger door outer handle loose but functioning

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

parking brake only just meeting requirements

Pass 19 Jun 2015 122,541 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 122,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 116,335 miles

Brake warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

N/S/R tyre cracking slightly on sidewall

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

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

O/S/F corner of vehicle has slight damage to bumper and wing

O/S/F indicator lense cracked

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 116,335 miles

Brake warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

N/S/R tyre cracking slightly on sidewall

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

O/S/F corner of vehicle has slight damage to bumper and wing

O/S/F indicator lense cracked

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 114,439 miles

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

brake warning light on

nearside rear shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 21 May 2012 112,056 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting adrift

front brake discs corroded

Fail 19 May 2012 112,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting adrift

front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 May 2011 10,909 miles

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

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

exhaust centre mounting adrift

nearside handbrake reading low

Pass 15 May 2010 104,807 miles

o/s/f indicator lense damaged

Fail 15 May 2010 104,807 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f indicator lense damaged

Fail 16 May 2009 101,465 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil low

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 16 May 2009 101,465 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil low

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2008 97,916 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 89,215 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 89,215 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

off side front tyre †rear brake pads

Pass 25 Jun 2005 72,707 miles

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

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 ZYW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZYW, 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 ZYW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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