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GX51 XCO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

192,345 mi
Last recorded192,345 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 192,345 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear shocker dust covers insecure

Fail 30 Jun 2015 179,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear shocker dust covers loose

both track rod end dust covers split

o/s/f door/sill accident damage

Pass 30 Jun 2015 179,920 miles

both rear shocker dust covers loose

both track rod end dust covers split

o/s/f door/sill accident damage

Pass 23 Jun 2014 167,134 miles

all tyre wearing on edges

both rear shocker dust covers insecure

front no plate cracked

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 18 Jul 2013 153,575 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 136,625 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 124,461 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 109,302 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 92,805 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 92,705 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 78,677 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2007 63,321 miles

slight play in steering column/rack

Pass 7 Jul 2006 50,775 miles

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

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 XCO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX51 XCO registered?

GX51 XCO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 November 2001.

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