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LX51 ETE

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,795 mi
Last recorded78,795 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 ETE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2018 78,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2018 78,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2017 68,321 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 61,154 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 61,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 476,422 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 40,841 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 40,841 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 36,077 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 35,285 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 34,048 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 34,048 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 32,704 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 30,365 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,784 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 24,750 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,336 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 ETE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ETE, 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 ETE registered?

LX51 ETE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is LX51 ETE safe to buy?

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