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LX51 PBV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,121 mi
Last recorded159,121 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 PBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 159,121 miles

Offside Repeater lens missing

Rear Wiper blade is deteriorated

Some pipes slightly deteriorated

Temp mirror n/s/f but slightly deteriorated

Tempry repair to exhaust flexi pipe

Fail 20 Feb 2016 158,627 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Tempry repair to exhaust flexi pipe

Offside Repeater lens missing

Rear Wiper blade is deteriorated

Some pipes slightly deteriorated

Temp mirror n/s/f but slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2015 146,234 miles

front d bushes are slightly worn

o/s repeater lens is missing

rear wiper blade is deteriorated

tempry mirror is fittred to n/s

Fail 18 Feb 2015 146,234 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front d bushes are slightly worn

o/s repeater lens is missing

rear wiper blade is deteriorated

tempry mirror is fittred to n/s

Pass 7 Jan 2014 136,876 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)

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

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

front bumper loose

slight deterioration some bushes

some damage to sills

surface corrosion various parts and components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 128,532 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2013 128,532 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2012 119,677 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 108,780 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 108,777 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 98,807 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 95,507 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 84,191 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 PBV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PBV, 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 PBV registered?

LX51 PBV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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