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GX51 MVW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

123,224 mi
Last recorded123,224 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 MVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 123,224 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 119,063 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 114,487 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 108,982 miles

Nearside front tyre has cuts to sidewall

Pass 19 Nov 2013 103,797 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 99,008 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 94,527 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 88,987 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 82,458 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 73,706 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 61,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 58,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 53,438 miles

rear tyres worn to the legal limits on edges of tread

Fail 12 Oct 2005 53,438 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

near side front windscreen washer not fully working

rear tyres on the legal limit and very badly worn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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 MVW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MVW, 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 MVW registered?

GX51 MVW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is GX51 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX51 MVW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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