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GN51 KNH

2001 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,602 mi
Last recorded190,602 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 KNH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 190,602 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 190,602 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 181,117 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 163,688 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 140,173 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 128,033 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 121,111 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 113,508 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 110,210 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 110,200 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 108,320 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2017 108,320 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2016 106,854 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 105,012 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 100,949 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 93,539 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 93,470 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 86,898 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 78,496 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 78,496 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 69,443 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 60,482 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 49,548 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

advise off side front tyre worn outside edge

Pass 30 Sep 2006 43,257 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 34,961 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 KNH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KNH, 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 KNH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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