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MX51 GGF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

82,864 mi
Last recorded82,864 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 GGF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 82,864 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view drivers door (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 82,864 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view drivers door (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working x 2 bulbs (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 77,971 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 77,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 73,765 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 73,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 70,207 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 65,807 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 60,881 miles

scratch on n/s f of screen airbag light on

Pass 29 Jul 2011 56,304 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 56,304 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 52,308 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 52,308 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 47,274 miles

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

offside door mirror has temparory fix

Fail 27 Aug 2009 47,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside door mirror has temparory fix

Pass 6 Sep 2008 40,571 miles

air bag light on

Pass 30 Aug 2008 40,497 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 40,455 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light on

rear high level brake light does not fully illuminate

Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,436 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 5 Sep 2006 31,493 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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MX51 GGF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MX51 GGF, 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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MX51 GGF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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