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GN51 HXX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

193,410 mi
Last recorded193,410 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 HXX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 193,410 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 192,870 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorber top dust covers insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2020 188,026 miles

screw in nearside front tyre

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 11 Sep 2019 183,364 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 183,364 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 177,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 177,548 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 171,954 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 171,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 167,225 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 167,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 162,492 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 162,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 156,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn slighty out of shape

offside rear tyre worn slighty out of shape

Fail 1 Sep 2014 156,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn slighty out of shape

offside rear tyre worn slighty out of shape

Pass 8 Aug 2013 144,594 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 129,718 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 115,092 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 97,334 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

nearside rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 25 Aug 2009 81,216 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

tracking wear n/s/f tyre, o/s/r 2.0mm

Pass 4 Aug 2008 66,519 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 66,514 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 42,733 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 35,108 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 29,984 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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GN51 HXX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GN51 HXX, 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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GN51 HXX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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