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BN52 GEJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,798 mi
Last recorded107,798 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 GEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 107,798 miles

engine light on

Fail 10 Jan 2013 107,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

Pass 9 Nov 2011 104,926 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 104,926 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 101,665 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

front brake disc pitted from inside

Fail 20 Nov 2009 97,816 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 97,816 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 92,712 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2007 73,692 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 64,024 miles

Nearside 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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BN52 GEJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GEJ, 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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What year was BN52 GEJ registered?

BN52 GEJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is BN52 GEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 GEJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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