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GN51 MHK

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,026 mi
Last recorded114,026 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 114,026 miles

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

Nearside Front seatbelt operation slightly slow

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear top shock absorber cover adrift

Offside Front indicator front lens missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear handbrake may require attention soon

offside front seatbelt operation slightly slow

one bulb not working on high level brake light

Pass 28 Jul 2020 103,122 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 103,061 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 15 Jul 2019 95,205 miles

Front Tyre's edges slightly worn.

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

Under tray fitted.

Pass 18 Jul 2018 86,886 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre edge slightly worn.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 17 Jul 2018 86,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre edge slightly worn.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 3 Aug 2017 80,070 miles

Under tray fitted.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Well arch corrosion.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 72,196 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 65,743 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 57,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 50,678 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,604 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre side wall slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2012 44,576 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre side wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,940 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,163 miles

Brake fluid H2O content above 3% advise brake fluid change

Fail 24 Aug 2010 37,163 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake fluid H2O content above 3% advise brake fluid change

Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,470 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 31,320 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 31,320 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre close to markers

offside rear tyre on markers

Pass 20 Aug 2007 27,917 miles

nearside rear foot & handbrake are slightly lower effort than offside.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,850 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 20,006 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 MHK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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