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PO51 GSY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,176 mi
Last recorded76,176 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 GSY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 76,176 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 76,176 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 66,431 miles

Offside headlamp automatic adjuster not working

Pass 28 Aug 2007 56,549 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 56,545 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

NS headlamp washer jet missing

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 48,042 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 GSY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GSY, 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 GSY registered?

PO51 GSY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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