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LX51 HME

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,659 mi
Last recorded129,659 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2008
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 HME
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2008 129,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eng management light on

front brake discs worn

front tyres scrubbing inside edges

rear brake discs scored & corroded

rear tyres getting low

Fail 30 Aug 2008 129,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

eng management light on

front brake discs worn

front tyres scrubbing inside edges

rear brake discs scored & corroded

rear tyres getting low

Pass 15 Aug 2007 118,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 117,668 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wall cut & deteriorated

not all higher level stop lights working

Pass 28 Nov 2005 95,979 miles

n/s/f tyre is worn

not all higher level stop lights working

o/s/ inner drive shaft gaiter insecure & leaking

Fail 28 Nov 2005 95,979 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre is worn

not all higher level stop lights are working

o/s inner drive shaft gaiter insecure & leaking

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 HME is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HME, 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 HME registered?

LX51 HME is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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