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GX51 OWZ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

141,696 mi
Last recorded141,696 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 OWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 141,696 miles

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

nearside sill damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2016 141,696 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside sill damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2015 135,862 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2014 127,454 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2014 127,454 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 118,674 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 118,674 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 110,940 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 110,940 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 106,641 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 106,641 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 102,695 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 102,681 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Front and rear number slight deteriorate

engine oil and coolant level very low

Pass 4 Sep 2009 96,716 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2009 96,716 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine management light staying on

Pass 15 Aug 2008 91,931 miles

both front indicator bulbs are starting to turn white

dashboard engine fault warning light is lit

engine covering in place

exhaust system is corroded

high level stoplight has 1 bulb not working

offside front tyre valve cap is missing

slight contamination of rear number plate

wheel trims are fitted to roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel bolts/nuts

Fail 15 Aug 2008 91,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

both front indicator bulbs are starting to turn white

dashboard engine fault warning light is lit

engine covering in place

exhaust system is corroded

high level stoplight has 1 bulb not working

offside front tyre valve cap is missing

slight contamination of rear number plate

wheel trims are fitted to roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel bolts/nuts

Pass 28 Aug 2007 81,430 miles

advise rear wiper blade deteoriated

Pass 30 Aug 2006 69,998 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 69,998 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres and offside rear are very close to limits of wear

engine covers in place

engine fault warning light lit

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads are very close to limits of wear

hubcaps on roadwheels

Pass 1 Sep 2005 54,940 miles

Engine covers in place

Exhaust system corroded

Hubcaps on wheels

Slight damage to offside rear seatbelt webbing

Fail 31 Aug 2005 54,939 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers in place

Exhaust system corroded

Hubcaps on wheels

Slight damage to offside rear seatbelt

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 OWZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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