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PO51 GUA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,964 mi
Last recorded161,964 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 GUA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 161,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 155,216 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 151,911 miles

o/s/r tyre thin on outer edges

slight wear in anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 7 Dec 2015 148,717 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 148,711 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 142,563 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 135,647 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit on iner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2012 128,474 miles

tail end of o/s/rear coil spring broken

Fail 26 Nov 2012 128,474 miles

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

tail end of o/s/rear coil spring broken

Pass 25 Nov 2011 120,150 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 112,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 112,459 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 104,401 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 93,684 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 80,462 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 80,384 miles

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 66,567 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 19 Nov 2005 52,281 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 GUA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GUA, 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 GUA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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