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LX51 EVD

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,118 mi
Last recorded170,118 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 EVD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 170,118 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 149,917 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 124,494 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 124,494 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 110,403 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 110,403 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 105,782 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

windscreen damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2016 105,782 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

windscreen damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2015 100,562 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 95,166 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 90,906 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 86,589 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 86,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 82,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 82,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 78,094 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front and rear brake discs are slightly worn.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 78,094 miles

front and rear brake discs are slightly worn.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 71,123 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 65,765 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 54,540 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 41,694 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 EVD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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