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GN51 TZA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

111,610 mi
Last recorded111,610 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 TZA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 111,610 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle beam corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2021 110,246 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam is corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2020 109,259 miles

both front tyres cracked on edges

offside rear coil spring corrded

Fail 15 Dec 2020 109,259 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres cracked on edges

offside rear coil spring corrded

Fail 24 Nov 2020 109,244 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front both tyre treads are low on edges and are cracking

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear caliper lever not fully returning

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 107,195 miles

Front tyre treads are low on outside edges

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 102,504 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 102,503 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 95,496 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 95,495 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 86,504 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016 86,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 78,007 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 77,917 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 70,611 miles

attention to o/s/r brake

Pass 19 Nov 2013 62,418 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 54,063 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 43,236 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 42,829 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 41,920 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 41,642 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 38,146 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 34,085 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,237 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 TZA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TZA, 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 TZA registered?

GN51 TZA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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