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CX51 GHB

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,304 mi
Last recorded110,304 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 GHB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 110,304 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 May 2019 110,304 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 99,312 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 4 May 2018 99,312 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 90,015 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge's

both front tyre's worn on inner and outer edge's.195/65r1591h

exhaust blowing at centre joint and backbox

Pass 5 May 2016 86,192 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyre's starting to wear on inner and outer edge's

very slight dampness area of fuel filter but no leaks found

Pass 20 Jul 2015 83,423 miles

Brake pedal has slightly extended travel

Engine management fault warning lamp displayed on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre perished

Fail 10 Jul 2015 83,276 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Brake pedal has slightly extended travel

Engine management fault warning lamp displayed on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre perished

Pass 24 Jul 2014 78,999 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2013 73,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on

Pass 29 Jun 2012 64,595 miles

engine warning light on

nearside mirror cracked

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated and worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2012 64,595 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine warning light on

nearside mirror cracked

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated and worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2011 58,557 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 26 Jul 2011 58,557 miles

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

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2010 51,981 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 47,972 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 47,972 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 45,753 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 45,753 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 31,488 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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CX51 GHB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CX51 GHB, 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 CX51 GHB registered?

CX51 GHB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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