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GF51 WEA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

253,333 mi
Last recorded253,333 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 WEA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 253,333 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 252,599 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 227,387 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 205,379 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 205,379 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 178,202 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 178,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 147,976 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 147,974 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 119,835 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 119,835 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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GF51 WEA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GF51 WEA, 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 GF51 WEA registered?

GF51 WEA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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The MOT history for GF51 WEA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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