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GF51 ZVB

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,126 mi
Last recorded216,126 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 ZVB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 216,126 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 215,657 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2011 200,225 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 200,225 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 180,739 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 144,539 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 119,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 93,166 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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GF51 ZVB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF51 ZVB, 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 GF51 ZVB registered?

GF51 ZVB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is GF51 ZVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 ZVB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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