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LX51 AUU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

148,334 mi
Last recorded148,334 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 148,334 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 142,214 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 138,905 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 136,407 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 133,355 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 131,048 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 131,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 127,998 miles

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

Tested when wet

Pass 9 Jan 2019 122,630 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

front number plate deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2018 116,811 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 116,748 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 109,976 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

nearside drive-shaft corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2015 99,103 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 99,103 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 87,792 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 81,788 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 68,003 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 60,851 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 54,635 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 48,544 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 43,209 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 31 Aug 2007 38,040 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 32,212 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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LX51 AUU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AUU, 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 AUU registered?

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

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