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G5 DOX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,622 mi
Last recorded150,622 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 DOX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 150,622 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 150,513 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 149,596 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 149,530 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 149,288 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 148,879 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 148,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 145,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 143,003 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 143,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 140,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 137,596 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 132,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 129,127 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 121,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 114,183 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 106,329 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2011 106,329 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2010 98,231 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 98,223 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 89,918 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers are insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hand brake lever has large amount of free travel

Oil leak

Rear number plate dirty

Pass 4 Sep 2008 81,538 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 75,032 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 65,952 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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G5 DOX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G5 DOX, 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 G5 DOX registered?

G5 DOX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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