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LV51 YKC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2010
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

194,260 mi
Last recorded194,260 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 YKC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 194,260 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 194,232 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

engine oil level low

Pass 1 Aug 2007 156,070 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 142,997 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 131,460 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 118,469 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 103,363 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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LV51 YKC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LV51 YKC, 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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How do I check the history of LV51 YKC?

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What year was LV51 YKC registered?

LV51 YKC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is LV51 YKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 YKC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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