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AF51 GVG

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

182,090 mi
Last recorded182,090 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 GVG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 182,090 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 175,059 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pad warning light on dashboard

Fail 19 May 2014 174,996 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pad warning light on dashboard

Pass 24 Jul 2013 168,210 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 159,536 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 148,274 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 135,150 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 114,171 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 93,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 74,609 miles

both rear bump stops broken

slight play in front a/roll bar bushes

Pass 25 Jul 2006 59,340 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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AF51 GVG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF51 GVG, 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 AF51 GVG registered?

AF51 GVG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 December 2001.

Is AF51 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 GVG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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