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LX51 ASO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2009
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,810 mi
Last recorded218,810 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2008
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 ASO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2008 218,810 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 205,450 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 205,449 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 190,405 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 190,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 174,390 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 159,378 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 143,210 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 143,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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LX51 ASO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LX51 ASO, 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 LX51 ASO registered?

LX51 ASO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is LX51 ASO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX51 ASO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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