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GN51 TVA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,921 mi
Last recorded93,921 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 93,921 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 93,921 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 86,968 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 79,842 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 72,774 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 66,956 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 61,091 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 55,639 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 49,481 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 43,153 miles

side walls on n/s/f & both rear tyres cracked slightly

Pass 21 Aug 2007 38,513 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 34,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 34,225 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 TVA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 TVA, 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 TVA registered?

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

Is GN51 TVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 TVA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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