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GX51 UWY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 UWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011
Fail 1 Jul 2011

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 128,039 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 128,039 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 116,846 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 107,960 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 104,973 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 104,962 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

an item not tested due to tailgate not opening

Pass 30 May 2006 95,212 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 86,809 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 86,809 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 UWY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UWY, 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 UWY registered?

GX51 UWY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is GX51 UWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX51 UWY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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