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GK51 ESF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,699 mi
Last recorded116,699 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 ESF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 116,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2016 116,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 106,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Apr 2014 91,097 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 83,685 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 75,368 miles

EML on

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust corroded

SRS Light on

Pass 11 Apr 2012 75,368 miles

EML on

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust corroded

SRS Light on

Pass 25 Feb 2011 71,500 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 65,175 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 62,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 62,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 52,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 44,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Sep 2005 37,719 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise n/s/f splash guard security

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2005 37,719 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise n/s/f splash guard security

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ESF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GK51 ESF, 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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GK51 ESF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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