CarVerify

Free Car Check

GK51 NVW

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,329 mi
Last recorded122,329 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 NVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 122,329 miles

both front anti roll bar linkage bushes worn

both rear tyres badly worn on edges

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 20 Jun 2014 122,323 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front anti roll bar linkage bushes worn

both rear tyres badly worn on edges

rear brake discs heavily corroded and worn

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 10 Dec 2012 114,523 miles

N/S/F indicator lense missing.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f wiper split

Fail 6 Dec 2012 114,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front indicator lenses missing but still showing the correct colour

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 29 Nov 2011 101,075 miles

o/s door mirror cover cracked

rear wiper blade split/missing

Fail 29 Nov 2011 101,074 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pad warning light on, n/s pad getting low

o/s door mirror cover cracked

rear wiper blade split/missing

Pass 17 Dec 2010 85,201 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 78,428 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 78,428 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 71,197 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock dust covers broken

damage to nsf door/sill area

osf tyre has slight wear on inner edge

rear silencer bracket broken but held together with jubilee clip

Pass 18 Dec 2007 63,287 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 63,281 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2007 55,881 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2007 55,881 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 46,936 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GK51 NVW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GK51 NVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GK51 NVW?

You can check the full history of GK51 NVW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GK51 NVW registered?

GK51 NVW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is GK51 NVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK51 NVW shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GK51 NVW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GK51 NVW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.