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GX51 XDF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

186,255 mi
Last recorded186,255 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 XDF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 186,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 180,730 miles

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 178,056 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 171,917 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 171,874 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 162,976 miles

Both sides shock absorbers weak

Pass 20 Aug 2016 156,076 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Aug 2015 148,924 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 140,867 miles

engine undertrays insecure/damaged

front wheel valves poor

metal object in near side rear tyre

nail in off side front tyre

near side rear tyre starting to perish

of side rear tyre worn on edges

off side front tyre worn on edges

slight off side rear wheel bearing roughness

windscreen damaged

wiper blades splitting

Fail 20 Aug 2014 140,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine undertrays insecure/damaged

front wheel valves poor

metal object in near side rear tyre

nail in off side front tyre

near side rear tyre starting to perish

of side rear tyre worn on edges

off side front tyre worn on edges

off side rear brake holds on slightly

rear brake discs rusty/very poor

windscreen damaged

wiper blades splitting

Pass 20 Aug 2013 133,725 miles

damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre

damage to outer wall of nearside rear tyre

front tyres worn on edges and are at 1.6mm - advise immediate replacement

imbalance between front brakes

lift in offside front and nearside front suspension strut top mountings

offside rear brake disc in poor condition - advise replacement

offside rear shock absorber dust gaurd loose

offside rear tyre worn below 1.6mm on edges - advise replacement

protective coating on various brake pipes is incomplete

various oil seepage

windscreen damaged

wipers poor

Pass 20 Aug 2012 126,227 miles

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot loose

both front lower arm bushes worn

brake pad warning lamp on

lift in o/s/f strut mounting

n/s/f anti roll bar link gaiter split

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire broken

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

o/s/f head lamp aim on lower limit

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

o/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/r tyre low on inner shoulder

scratches on windscreen

slight un even rise and fall between rear brakes

Fail 20 Aug 2012 126,227 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front lower arm bushes worn

brake pad warning lamp on

front wipers split on ends

lift in o/s/f strut mounting

n/s/f anti roll bar link gaiter split

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire broken

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot loose

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

o/s/f head lamp aim on lower limit

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

o/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/r tyre low on inner shoulder

scratches on windscreen

slight un even rise and fall between rear brakes

wipers poor

Pass 15 Aug 2011 118,319 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on edges

imbalance between front brakes

lift in front suspension strut top mountings

nearside front anti roll bar link worn

nearside rear tyre at 2.5mm

offside rear brake disc poor

oil leak present

sill panel lips damaged

windscreen damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2011 118,319 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on edges

imbalance between front brakes

lift in front suspension strut top mountings

nearside front anti roll bar link worn

nearside rear tyre at 2.5mm

offside rear brake disc poor

oil leak present

sill panel lips damaged

view to offside rear view mirror poor

windscreen damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2010 110,773 miles

body damage to nearside rear

damage to outer wall of nearside rear tyre

engine check light on

gearbox casing damp

nearside headlamp beam image poor

offside and nearside sill panel lips damaged

offside front indicator flashing pale orange

offside inner cv gaitor leaking

starter motor noisey

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

windscreen damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2009 93,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 86,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 75,049 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 53,258 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 53,258 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 33,103 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 XDF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XDF, 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 XDF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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