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LX51 EXO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,577 mi
Last recorded135,577 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 EXO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 135,577 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 135,577 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 131,695 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 124,962 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 120,712 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 117,406 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 117,406 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 108,087 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 108,085 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2013 97,758 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 97,752 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 92,810 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disks worn front

Pass 9 Apr 2011 87,327 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 76,909 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 68,870 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 68,870 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 69,095 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 69,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2007 61,269 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 61,269 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 51,383 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 51,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 EXO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EXO, 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 EXO registered?

LX51 EXO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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