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MX51 GEY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,483 mi
Last recorded121,483 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 GEY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 121,483 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 119,942 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 118,195 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 116,487 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 114,763 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 112,712 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2009 110,887 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 110,879 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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MX51 GEY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MX51 GEY, 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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How do I check the history of MX51 GEY?

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What year was MX51 GEY registered?

MX51 GEY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is MX51 GEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 GEY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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