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NX51 GDO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

135,274 mi
Last recorded135,274 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 GDO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 135,274 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R shock absorbers outer casing slightly corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 129,299 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 114,865 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 107,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 107,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 102,668 miles

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

slight play in front suspension top mounts

Pass 17 Jun 2010 97,303 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 93,757 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 82,158 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 68,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 55,966 miles

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

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

rear seat belts not tested at this time

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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NX51 GDO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NX51 GDO, 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 NX51 GDO registered?

NX51 GDO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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