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GX51 VFL

2001 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

183,586 mi
Last recorded183,586 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 VFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 183,586 miles

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

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

off side front bumper insecure

Fail 5 Jan 2011 183,580 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

off side front bumper insecure

Pass 5 May 2010 177,913 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 174,779 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 173,213 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 173,213 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 170,082 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 170,082 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 168,572 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 168,572 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2006 161,220 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 VFL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VFL, 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 VFL registered?

GX51 VFL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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