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GK51 ETR

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

282,930 mi
Last recorded282,930 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 ETR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 282,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn right down on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 265,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread near excessive. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside offside mirror cover missing.

Fail 27 Oct 2021 265,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread near excessive. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside offside mirror cover missing.

Pass 16 Oct 2020 252,747 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 252,745 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 239,625 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 226,142 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 226,137 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brakes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 215,854 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe behind catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 202,484 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 190,115 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pipes starting to corrode.

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure.

Pass 4 Nov 2014 176,975 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 161,693 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 161,693 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 143,426 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 143,426 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 126,650 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 126,647 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 109,476 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 109,473 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 95,093 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 95,093 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 81,554 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 81,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 66,036 miles

KEEP CHECK ON O/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL

Pass 8 Aug 2006 55,298 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 43,016 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 ETR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GK51 ETR, 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 ETR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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