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GX51 UWW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,796 mi
Last recorded111,796 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 UWW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 111,796 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 111,348 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 89,985 miles

front sils slight damage

Pass 26 Aug 2014 73,062 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 71,652 miles

exhaust bracket broken,suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Pass 13 Aug 2012 70,123 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 67,527 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wear in steering rack.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 64,863 miles

coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2009 61,380 miles

brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Aug 2008 56,478 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 49,742 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 42,825 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 UWW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 UWW, 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 UWW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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