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LX51 ESG

2001 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,321 mi
Last recorded113,321 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2007
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 ESG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2007 113,321 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 94,473 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 94,058 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 72,323 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 72,323 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 ESG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ESG, 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 ESG registered?

LX51 ESG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is LX51 ESG safe to buy?

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