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GX51 OWM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,767 mi
Last recorded148,767 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 OWM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 148,767 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 128,996 miles

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

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

engine light on

front indicator bulbs discoloured

Pass 28 May 2012 111,615 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2012 111,613 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 93,961 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 93,961 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 76,854 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all brake discs worn from being standing

rear pads more than half worn

Pass 26 Aug 2009 70,291 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 61,494 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 61,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2007 51,243 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 40,432 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 40,404 miles

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

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

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 OWM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GX51 OWM, 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 OWM registered?

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

Is GX51 OWM safe to buy?

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