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AY51 GJV

2001 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,066 mi
Last recorded153,066 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 GJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 153,066 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 112,642 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 82,850 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 80,437 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 76,648 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 69,894 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 69,894 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 63,179 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 63,179 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 56,919 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 49,959 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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AY51 GJV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY51 GJV, 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 AY51 GJV registered?

AY51 GJV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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The MOT history for AY51 GJV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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