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GX51 VFG

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,002 mi
Last recorded132,002 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 VFG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 132,002 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 132,997 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone (2.4.F.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 126,731 miles

advise engine eml illuminated

advise front brake discs appear worn

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise nsf indicator incomplete

advise oil leak on engine

advise play in engine/gearbox mount

advise play in wishbone bushes

advise slight play in both track rod ends and dust covers poor condition

advise uneven wear on rear tyres

advise wiper condition deteriorating

Pass 20 Nov 2013 121,570 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

advise both outer tie rods dust covers condition deteriorating

advise both rear tyres showing distortion

advise engine eml illuminated

advise front brake discs appear worn

advise front seat belts slow to retract

advise slight play in anti roll bar bushes and lower arm mounts

advise slight play in front top suspension mounts

advise slight play in os inner steering tie rod

Pass 19 Nov 2012 114,842 miles

advise front brake discs corroded and worn

advise front seat belts slow to retract

advise play in anti roll bar bushes

advise slight distortion on rear tyres

advise slight imbalance on front brakes

advise slight play in front top suspension mounts

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2011 107,323 miles

advise catalyst heat shield loose

advise centre exhaust mounts missing

advise eml on

advise front brake discs corroded and worn

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise slight play in os track rod end

Fail 25 Oct 2011 107,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise catalyst heat shield loose

advise centre exhaust mounts missing

advise eml on

advise front brake discs corroded and worn

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise slight play in os track rod end

Pass 2 Nov 2010 99,694 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise slight imbalance on front brakes

advise slight play in steering

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 3 Nov 2009 93,059 miles

rear tyres getting low

slight play in steering

slight play in top suspension mounts

Pass 7 Nov 2008 84,289 miles

advise all brake discs wearing low

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Nov 2007 66,743 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 51,839 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 VFG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VFG, 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 VFG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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