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GN51 LHK

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

157,030 mi
Last recorded157,030 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 LHK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 157,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 156,772 miles

Both headlight aims a bit dim

Both rear tyres worn quite unevenly on edges

Brake pad warning light on, all pads OK at time of test

Coolant below minimum level

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides near joints to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Metal sections of both rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint rubber splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front and rear wheel arches corroded, no sharp edges at time of test

Offside front foglight inoperative

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

Play in both front top strut mountings

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished and cracking in tread lines (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Some play in offside front shock absorber gland

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3 LEDs inoperative in high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 153,799 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both quite smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier securing bolt on mount loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Both headlight aims a bit dim

Brake pad warning light on but all pads are ok

Fluid leak, but not excessive small coolant leak from above gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) quite a bit of play

Offside front foglight inoperative

Offside rear wheel arch quite corroded, no sharp edges at time of test

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened quite heavily corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal parts of both rear hoses quite corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Some play in both front strut top mountings

Some play in offside front shock absorber gland

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3 elements of high level light not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 149,921 miles

Both headlight aims a bit dim

Brake pad warning light on but pads are all ok

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside front fog light inoperative

Play in offside front shock absorber gland

Quite a lot of play in both front top strut mountings

Fail 4 Nov 2020 149,921 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested too much oil showing on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear pipe very close to exhaust likely to get very hot (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Both headlight aims a bit dim

Brake pad warning light on but pads are all ok

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside front fog light inoperative

Offside rear brake hose insecure, bolt missing from mounting bracket

Play in offside front shock absorber gland

Quite a lot of play in both front top strut mountings

Fail 8 Sep 2020 149,894 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested engine oil level too low (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working button missing (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched touching shock absorber on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords large deep cut in tread showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched touching shock absorber on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pad warning light on but brake pads are all ok

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Play in offside front shock absorber gland

Quite a lot of play in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 12 Sep 2019 142,626 miles

n/s & o/s/r of front subframe damaged .......

wipers smear .......

Pass 15 Sep 2018 130,478 miles

Brake disc's corroded.

Eml illuminated start of test went out during.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nsf abs out wire chaffed.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

One bulb of 3rd stop lamp strip not working.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 120,204 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 116,032 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 110,324 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 106,764 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 102,600 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)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 102,600 miles

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

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 2 Oct 2012 96,378 miles

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

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

o/s number plate bulb dull. front discs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2011 86,531 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 73,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Oct 2010 73,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 58,800 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 55,157 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 55,157 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 50,338 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 44,501 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 LHK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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