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LK51 ZZA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

216,271 mi
Last recorded216,271 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 ZZA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 216,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 216,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 209,960 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 209,960 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 195,042 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 195,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 182,288 miles

Both Rear Shock/Absorber Gaiters Perished

Btoh Rear Tyres Perishing

Fail 22 Oct 2016 182,288 miles

Both Rear Shock/Absorber Gaiters Perished

Btoh Rear Tyres Perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 168,898 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 168,898 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 155,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 155,680 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 145,357 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 135,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 135,384 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011
Fail 14 Oct 2011 125,017 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops split

catalytic converter rattles

centre exhust mounting loose

oil level too high

Pass 16 Oct 2010 113,274 miles

Cat/Converter Rattles

Kerb Damage Apparent N/S/R Tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2010 113,274 miles

Cat/Converter Rattles

Kerb Damage Apparent N/S/R Tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 100,374 miles

4x Tyres are getting low

Exhaust center mounting is broken

O/S/R Tyre is perishing on edges

Fail 17 Oct 2009 100,374 miles

4x Tyres are getting low

Exhaust center mounting is broken

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

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

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

O/S/R Tyre is perishing on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2008 87,205 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2007 75,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyre surfaces cracked

child seat fitted to offside rear

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2006 65,247 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 ZZA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZZA, 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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What year was LK51 ZZA registered?

LK51 ZZA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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