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CU51 CGV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

234,131 mi
Last recorded234,131 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 CGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 234,131 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 223,260 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

front number plate cracked

offside rear shock dust cover splitt

Fail 21 Apr 2007 223,206 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

front number plate cracked

offside rear shock dust cover splitt

Pass 14 Mar 2006 213,734 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front reg plate slightly damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2006 213,734 miles

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

Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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CU51 CGV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CU51 CGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU51 CGV registered?

CU51 CGV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is CU51 CGV safe to buy?

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