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DX51 GWG

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,449 mi
Last recorded140,449 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 GWG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 140,449 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 138,072 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 134,704 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 131,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Rear Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 129,790 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2015 129,790 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2014 157,319 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 157,319 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 152,167 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 152,167 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 146,182 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 139,732 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 139,732 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Sep 2009 130,995 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 130,995 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 122,794 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 122,794 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 111,325 miles

all tyres near wear bars

rear brakes uneven

Pass 6 Sep 2006 92,340 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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DX51 GWG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DX51 GWG, 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 DX51 GWG registered?

DX51 GWG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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