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LK51 ZZB

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

92,759 mi
Last recorded92,759 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 ZZB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 92,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Front shock top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Pass 4 Sep 2025 92,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 92,324 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 91,649 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 91,646 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 90,452 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 90,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Aug 2022 89,414 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 89,409 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2021 88,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 87,969 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 87,401 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 86,466 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 86,466 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 85,149 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 83,936 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 83,936 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.64% (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15V (4.1.D.1b)

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 10 Sep 2015 82,603 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 80,196 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 80,190 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 76,837 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 76,837 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 74,276 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 71,250 miles

SCRATCH ON WINDSCREEN DUE TO FAULTY WIPER BLADE

Pass 5 Oct 2010 68,357 miles

OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Fail 4 Oct 2010 68,357 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 5 Oct 2009 65,144 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 65,144 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 61,251 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 57,794 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 57,717 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

NAIL IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD 195/65/15V

Pass 27 Sep 2006 54,264 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 ZZB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 ZZB, 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 ZZB registered?

LK51 ZZB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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