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LN51 HHV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

140,601 mi
Last recorded140,601 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 HHV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 140,601 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 126,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 118,846 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 118,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 111,492 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 111,490 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 105,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 105,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm (rear facing) rubber bush deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror outer cover damaged+sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety engine oil dripping to exhaust pipe area (dangerous) (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both rear coil springs badly rusted

enging oil level low

nearside front indicator lamp lens condensed

Pass 3 Oct 2018 97,913 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm (strong advice) (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advice offside front tyre worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside mirror cover damaged

oil leak

rear coil springs rusted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 91,091 miles

both rear coil springs badly rusted

eml warning lamp indicate fault

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

offside door mirror outer cover damaged

oil leaks

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 15 Jul 2016 82,797 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 72,760 miles

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

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

both front wipers split one ends

engine oil level low

internal headlamp level switch fault

rear brake discs scored/rusted

strong advise on both rear tyres cracking with cuts

Fail 24 Mar 2015 72,760 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front wipers split one ends

engine oil level low

internal headlamp level switch fault

rear brake discs scored/rusted

strong advise on both rear tyres cracking with cuts

Pass 6 Jan 2014 66,157 miles

(advice) offside headlamp aim fully adjusted but the aim is slightly low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear suspension coil springs rusted

lower steering column universal joint has a slight play

offside mirror assembley outer cover damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2014 66,157 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear suspension coil springs rusted

engine oil level low

lower steering column universal joint has a slight play

offside mirror assembley outer cover damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2012 57,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

both rear suspension coil springs rusted

lower steering column universal joint has a slight play

offside and nearside front anti-roll bar D bushes slight play

rear wiper blade split/worn

Pass 19 May 2011 51,699 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

advise on offside door mirror glass cracked (still able too view)

both rear suspension coil springs rusted

Fail 19 May 2011 51,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise on offside door mirror glass cracked (still able too view)

both rear suspension coil springs rusted

Pass 25 Feb 2010 47,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight oil leak from gear box.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 42,381 miles

offside front windscreen washer not hitting screen properly

Fail 4 Feb 2009 42,381 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front windscreen washer not hitting screen properly

Pass 11 Jan 2008 35,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jan 2008 35,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2007 25,539 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 25,539 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/front tyre nearing twi

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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LN51 HHV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LN51 HHV, 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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LN51 HHV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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