2001 Skoda Octavia 1.8L Petrol · LK51 LGU
2001 Skoda Octavia (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 250,068 miles. MOT expired on 06 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 250,068 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LK51 LGU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2022
- 250,068 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LK51 LGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Skoda Octavia (LK51 LGU) between December 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LK51 LGU Mileage History
- 03/12/2021248,629 mi
- 07/12/2021248,629 mi
- 21/11/2022250,068 mi+1,439 mi
Average of roughly 1,489 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk1
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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