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CU51 GZV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

201,363 mi
Last recorded201,363 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 GZV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2011 201,363 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake high

n/s/r h/b effort loer than o/s/r - adjustment required

Pass 11 Jan 2011 188,602 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f & n/s/fbrake discs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2009 174,200 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 160,049 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 125,811 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 105,655 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 105,655 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NEARSIDE REAR SEATBELT NOT CHECHED DUE TO CHILD SAFETY SEAT FITTED

OFFSIDE FRONT CV JOINT LOOSING GREASE SLIGHTLY

STONECHIP IN SCREEN

Pass 28 Nov 2005 94,865 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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CU51 GZV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CU51 GZV, 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 CU51 GZV registered?

CU51 GZV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is CU51 GZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 GZV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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