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BN52 GCU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,442 mi
Last recorded161,442 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 GCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 161,442 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front sill are bent or damage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 22 Nov 2018 151,634 miles

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

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 151,577 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 142,952 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 132,087 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 124,535 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 124,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 116,286 miles

o/s/rear tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 6 Dec 2013 110,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 110,690 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 106,629 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion rear axle beam

Pass 28 Nov 2011 102,985 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear brake readings low when compared to offside rear

offside rear seat belt recoil lazy

Fail 28 Nov 2011 102,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nearside rear brake readings low when compared to offside rear

offside rear seat belt recoil lazy

Pass 8 Dec 2010 94,687 miles

plastic cover under engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2009 83,893 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2008 77,793 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 77,793 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2007 69,316 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 69,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 60,275 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BKAKE HOSES FITTED (NEW)

N/S RACK GAITER FITTED (NEW)

O/S/R W/CYLINDER FITTED (NEW)

Fail 7 Dec 2006 60,275 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BKAKE HOSES FITTED (NEW)

N/S RACK GAITER FITTED (NEW)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R W/CYLINDER FITTED (NEW)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 51,146 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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BN52 GCU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2002 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 104,705 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 BN52 GCU, 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 24 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BN52 GCU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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