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GK51 CEN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,462 mi
Last recorded67,462 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 CEN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 67,462 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 63,621 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 63,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 59,783 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 56,282 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2012 53,384 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 49,991 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 49,991 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 46,938 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,593 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2008 39,309 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 39,309 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 35,154 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 30,798 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 24,624 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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GK51 CEN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK51 CEN, 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 GK51 CEN registered?

GK51 CEN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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