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SK51 GGA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

138,762 mi
Last recorded138,762 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 GGA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 138,762 miles

both number plate lights dim

Pass 20 Aug 2015 133,500 miles

Both rear bump stops falling apart

Exhaust mounting bracket broken

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 127,166 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken.

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Rear bump stops falling appart.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has chunk missing from inner side wall.

offside front tyre has been run flat and has worn side walls.

wipers split.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 122,119 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

rear bump stops falling appart

wipers smear

Pass 3 Aug 2012 116,888 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 110,613 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 104,815 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2009 98,446 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 93,029 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 84,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 84,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2006 74,750 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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SK51 GGA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SK51 GGA, 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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SK51 GGA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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