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LX51 EVM

2001 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,932 mi
Last recorded171,932 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 EVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 171,932 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 171,879 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 170,630 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 170,629 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 164,385 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 164,381 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 146,819 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 122,356 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 102,827 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 102,622 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 EVM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EVM, 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 EVM registered?

LX51 EVM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is LX51 EVM safe to buy?

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