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LV51 YKW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,619 mi
Last recorded136,619 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 YKW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 136,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken, exhaust still adequetly supported

o/s wing mirror slightly loose but still secure at present

steering column UJs have slight play

Fail 14 Feb 2014 136,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken, exhaust still adequetly supported

o/s wing mirror slightly loose but still secure at present

steering column UJs have slight play

Pass 13 Feb 2013 122,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 109,602 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 98,006 miles

Coolant leak

E M L on

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

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

emissions erratic

Fail 8 Feb 2011 98,006 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Coolant leak

E M L on

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

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

emissions erratic

Pass 2 Feb 2010 80,880 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 64,182 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 64,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 62,000 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 50,814 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 43,345 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 33,028 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 YKW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YKW, 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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LV51 YKW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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