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GX51 VAV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,060 mi
Last recorded179,060 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 VAV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 179,060 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 172,622 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 162,467 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 162,466 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 154,916 miles

Boot struts innefective

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 154,916 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Boot struts innefective

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 147,077 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 147,076 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2018 136,403 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 126,423 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre exhaust bracket detached not insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2016 122,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on raised outer edge 215/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

centre exhaust bracket detached not insecure

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 2 Nov 2015 114,837 miles

centre exhaust bracket detached not insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2014 105,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 105,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 99,537 miles

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 6 Nov 2013 99,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre very low on edges and perished on sidewalls

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 5 Nov 2012 95,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2011 90,302 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 81,500 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 72,740 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 63,398 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 56,667 miles

rear tyres for wear on edges

Fail 5 Nov 2007 56,649 miles

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

rear tyres for wear on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2006 48,734 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

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 VAV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol 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 VAV, 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 VAV registered?

GX51 VAV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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