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GX51 UXV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,095 mi
Last recorded168,095 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 UXV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 168,095 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

ON ROAD TEST STERRING SLIGHTLY STIFF

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 168,060 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 165,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 160,866 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Oct 2021 160,839 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 94w xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear,both to rear caliper flex hoses,both to front flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms,rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre tread depths beginning to get low/3.5mm

play in both front suspension strut top mounts

Pass 14 Sep 2020 147,437 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 137,073 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 133,163 miles

both front tyres wearing at edges

both rear tyres perishing

o/s track rod end dust cover slightly deteriorated

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2017 127,783 miles

both rear tyres becoming perished

various suspension components becoming corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 122,675 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Sep 2015 117,653 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

n/s wiper split

Pass 15 Sep 2014 112,073 miles

both front lower wishbone bushes becoming worn/deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2013 106,826 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 106,824 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 101,661 miles

coil springs becoming corroded

front tyres starting to wear on the edges

slightly moist around power steering pipe

Fail 1 Oct 2012 101,658 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

coil springs becoming corroded

front tyres starting to wear on the edges

slightly moist around power steering pipe

Pass 14 Sep 2011 96,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r brake getting tight

rear brake discs becoming worn and corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 91,802 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 91,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 85,480 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 81,031 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 81,031 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 71,663 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 62,140 miles

both front brake disc/s are worn

both rear brake disc/s are worn

damage too windscreen

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 UXV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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