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GX51 WHA

2001 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,537 mi
Last recorded205,537 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 205,537 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

both front inner and outer sills damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2017 205,536 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

both front inner and outer sills damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2016 205,596 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 200,669 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 196,430 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

power steering pipe to rack damp

tread damage to o/s front tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2013 192,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

sill lips damaged

steering wheel cover fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2013 192,764 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

sill lips damaged

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2012 118,315 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 184,628 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 184,628 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 180,054 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 175,862 miles

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

damage to n/s/f seat belt

handbrake travel high

play steering rack

rear shocks weak

slight damage to outer sill lip

slight in balance to rear brakes

Fail 10 Sep 2009 175,818 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

damage to n/s/f seat belt

play steering rack

rear shocks weak

slight damage to outer sill lip

slight in balance to rear brakes

Pass 16 Sep 2008 170,806 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 170,805 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 164,189 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 164,186 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 158,174 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 WHA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WHA, 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 WHA registered?

GX51 WHA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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