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LX51 PBF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,247 mi
Last recorded213,247 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 PBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 213,247 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 199,043 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2009 186,539 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 May 2009 186,539 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 181,070 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 169,532 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 160,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play in steering near side

Pass 20 Nov 2007 160,028 miles

play in steering near side

Pass 18 Sep 2006 142,430 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 142,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 117,018 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 117,018 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 PBF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PBF, 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 PBF registered?

LX51 PBF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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