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GX51 MVJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

103,375 mi
Last recorded103,375 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 MVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 103,375 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 101,222 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 99,086 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 97,263 miles

Both Front Brake Hoses Slightly Perished

Pass 25 Aug 2022 94,958 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 91,516 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 89,664 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 87,145 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 84,081 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 81,218 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 81,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 77,728 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 73,925 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 69,235 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 65,135 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 60,646 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 56,293 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 52,306 miles

All 4 Tyres Perished Slightly On Side Walls

Pass 25 Aug 2009 49,151 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 49,149 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 44,166 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 39,830 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 34,463 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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GX51 MVJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 GX51 MVJ, 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 GX51 MVJ registered?

GX51 MVJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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