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PO51 GPJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 GPJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016
Fail 22 Jun 2015 124,347 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 124,347 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 110,600 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 103,765 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 103,765 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 99,726 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 96,534 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 91,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 85,400 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 73,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 58,011 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 44,638 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 33,599 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 33,599 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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PO51 GPJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PO51 GPJ, 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 PO51 GPJ registered?

PO51 GPJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is PO51 GPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO51 GPJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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