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GKZ 7290

2001 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,179 mi
Last recorded171,179 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi175,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKZ 7290
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Classic Sdi
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 171,179 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 171,123 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 168,205 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 164,878 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 161,698 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 161,567 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 156,941 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 147,719 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 137,828 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 129,444 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi?

Based on 1,320 MOT tests across 382 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
10,702
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
382
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
constant velocity joint gaiter split 41
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
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GKZ 7290 is a 2001 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 175,795 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GKZ 7290, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GKZ 7290 registered?

GKZ 7290 is a 2001 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is GKZ 7290 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKZ 7290 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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