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GX51 UXM

2001 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

266,172 mi
Last recorded266,172 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 UXM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 266,172 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 240,959 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust blow at turbo

Fail 25 Oct 2012 240,788 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust blow at turbo

Pass 21 Oct 2011 221,462 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Oct 2010 203,934 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 203,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 184,573 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 168,832 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 149,651 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front suspension arms, rear bushes worn.

Fail 20 Sep 2006 129,048 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

suspect tracking (toeout) too far.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 129,048 miles

suspect tracking (toeout) too far.

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 UXM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UXM, 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 UXM registered?

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

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