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GN51 TZG

2001 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

156,978 mi
Last recorded156,978 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 TZG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 156,978 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded.

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across underside of vehicle to brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle beam corroded.

Fail 8 Aug 2023 156,958 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle door handle inoperative. (6.2.3 (a))

Both rear brake back plates corroded.

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across underside of vehicle to brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle beam corroded.

Pass 3 May 2022 152,553 miles

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

rear axle beam corroding.

Fail 26 Apr 2022 152,449 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

rear axle beam corroding.

Pass 29 Apr 2021 145,052 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 145,042 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 138,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 137,951 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value = 0.40. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/r = 176, o/s/r =99. Total =44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 126,691 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 121,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 116,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 116,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 110,806 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 110,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 105,252 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 105,243 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 100,723 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2013 100,708 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 96,257 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 91,580 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 91,571 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 86,276 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 79,741 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 79,741 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 73,799 miles

wipers in poor condition,rear brakes out of adjustment

Fail 11 Sep 2008 73,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

wipers in poor condition,rear brakes out of adjustment

Pass 14 Sep 2007 69,710 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2007 69,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 64,458 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 64,458 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 TZG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 TZG, 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 TZG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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