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GK51 LCN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,914 mi
Last recorded74,914 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 LCN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2019 74,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 71,793 miles

Nearside Body panel slightly loose damage to n/s seal (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes worn but not excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 71,793 miles

Nearside Body panel slightly loose damage to n/s seal (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes worn but not excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 68,831 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 65,256 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 62,502 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 62,502 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 58,984 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 53,139 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 49,304 miles

near side front tyre side wall

Fail 6 Sep 2011 43,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 43,338 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 26 Oct 2010 36,979 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 22 Oct 2009 29,600 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 24,666 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 22,167 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 18,400 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 16,530 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 LCN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LCN, 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 LCN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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