CarVerify

Free Car Check

LX51 ARU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

199,998 mi
Last recorded199,998 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 ARU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 199,998 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 199,619 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 191,259 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 177,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 163,610 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 153,717 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 150,344 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 144,935 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front lens missing

offside rear brake lower on performance

Pass 23 Oct 2018 137,061 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 137,061 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 124,818 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Bulb dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear Brakes noisy

Windscreen washers partly blocked

Pass 11 Oct 2016 120,064 miles

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

both wiper blades worn

offside front indicator lens missing

Pass 12 Oct 2015 116,552 miles

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

offside rear brake lower on performance

Pass 8 Sep 2014 109,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear brake low on performance

Pass 11 Sep 2013 100,956 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

front subframe starting to corrode

various metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 10 Sep 2013 100,956 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

front subframe starting to corrode

various metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Aug 2012 90,228 miles

Both front to rear steel brake pipes corroding

Both rear coil springs corroding

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Offside front and rear indicators slightly discoloured

Slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 7 Sep 2011 81,961 miles

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

Rear ends of both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 7 Sep 2011 81,961 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear ends of both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 23 Aug 2010 71,979 miles

Both rear coil springs starting to corrode

Offside rear indicator starting to discolour

Pass 27 Aug 2009 59,487 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 51,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 44,015 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 34,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LX51 ARU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LX51 ARU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LX51 ARU?

You can check the full history of LX51 ARU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LX51 ARU registered?

LX51 ARU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LX51 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX51 ARU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX51 ARU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LX51 ARU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.