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GK51 LBG

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,255 mi
Last recorded129,255 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 LBG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 129,255 miles

O/S/R Tyre Perished and Wearing Uneven on Inner part of Tread

Pass 19 Sep 2015 108,718 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 105,342 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 98,932 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 94,243 miles

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

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

both rear brakes slight bind

Pass 8 May 2012 89,140 miles

nearside rear and offside rear brakes slight bind

Fail 8 May 2012 89,140 miles

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

nearside rear and offside rear brakes slight bind

Pass 18 May 2011 85,094 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades slightly split

Pass 24 May 2010 80,756 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 80,756 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 75,281 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 65,739 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 60,666 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 60,666 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 55,732 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 LBG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 LBG, 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 LBG registered?

GK51 LBG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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