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GX51 VFK

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

209,608 mi
Last recorded209,608 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 VFK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 209,608 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 207,601 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 199,901 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 199,901 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 187,496 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 May 2008 187,496 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 173,132 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 173,132 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 157,010 miles

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 4 May 2007 157,010 miles

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 142,701 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 130,668 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 130,668 miles

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

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

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 VFK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VFK, 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 VFK registered?

GX51 VFK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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