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GK51 LLV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

95,814 mi
Last recorded95,814 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 LLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 95,814 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 95,814 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 92,166 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 92,166 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2024 89,205 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 86,004 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 79,071 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 76,567 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 71,762 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 68,615 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 68,615 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 63,737 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Fail 7 Apr 2018 63,737 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 63,732 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured front & rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 63,581 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 63,428 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 63,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 59,408 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 56,142 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 52,465 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 48,464 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 48,448 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 44,593 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 41,293 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 39,051 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 38,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 35,426 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 LLV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK51 LLV registered?

GK51 LLV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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The MOT history for GK51 LLV shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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