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GN51 LGW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,256 mi
Last recorded81,256 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 LGW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 81,256 miles

drivers door sometimes sticky

front discs are worn

o/s/f tyre out of shape.

Fail 12 Jul 2010 81,256 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

drivers door sometimes sticky

front discs are worn

o/s/f tyre out of shape.

Pass 11 May 2010 81,183 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 81,160 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 74,977 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 74,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 71,278 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 71,278 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 17 Aug 2007 58,263 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 45,404 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 37,494 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 LGW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LGW, 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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What year was GN51 LGW registered?

GN51 LGW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GN51 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 LGW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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