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GK51 ORL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

187,451 mi
Last recorded187,451 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 187,451 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 179,281 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 179,281 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 174,433 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 169,289 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 166,665 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 166,636 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 162,397 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 162,397 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 157,669 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 150,889 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 150,889 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 140,827 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 140,827 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant level low radiator leaking coolant

Pass 24 Jan 2009 134,768 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 134,768 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 Jan 2008 117,515 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 96,290 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 73,525 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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GK51 ORL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ORL, 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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GK51 ORL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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