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PO51 GSU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,126 mi
Last recorded100,126 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 GSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 100,126 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 100,126 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 96,631 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 96,627 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 93,263 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 93,253 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 90,078 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 90,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 84,287 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 84,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 81,010 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 81,010 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 75,742 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 67,838 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 67,838 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 62,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2008 58,529 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 52,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2006 48,037 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 42,229 miles

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

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

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 GSU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel 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 PO51 GSU, 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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PO51 GSU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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