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GX51 VBG

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

149,130 mi
Last recorded149,130 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 149,130 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS DETACHED

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

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

O/S/F BRAKE BACK PLATE MISSING

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 148,979 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS DETACHED

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

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

O/S/F BRAKE BACK PLATE MISSING

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 146,775 miles

BOTH FRONT+BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS BROKEN/DETERIOATED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/F BRAKE BACK PLATE MISSING

O/S/R TYRE WORN LOW +WORN LOW ON INSIDE EDGE

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 146,772 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

BOTH FRONT+BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS BROKEN/DETERIOATED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/F BRAKE BACK PLATE MISSING

O/S/R TYRE WORN LOW +WORN LOW ON INSIDE EDGE

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 134,485 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 112,147 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 103,587 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 103,586 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 99,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 99,187 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 93,392 miles

offside rear suspension coil spring incomplete at lower extreme end

Pass 25 Oct 2011 86,215 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 86,215 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 78,408 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 78,408 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 68,900 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres wearing inside edges

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 68,900 miles

both front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 22 Oct 2008 58,746 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 58,746 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 47,999 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 37,307 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 37,037 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 30,772 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 VBG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VBG, 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 VBG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 October 2001.

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