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GK51 LBO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,703 mi
Last recorded173,703 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 LBO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 173,703 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine light on

nearside rear tyre getting low and perished

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2016 150,159 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

windscreen damage on lower of ns

Fail 11 Jan 2016 150,159 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

windscreen damage on lower of ns

Pass 22 Dec 2014 127,896 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

offside raer tyre is a C rated tyre

Fail 16 Dec 2014 127,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

offside raer tyre is a C rated tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2014 114,577 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 99,346 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 99,318 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 79,654 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 75,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 69,567 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 61,937 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 61,937 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 53,726 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 44,647 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 34,824 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 LBO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GK51 LBO, 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 LBO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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