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GK51 RFN

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,383 mi
Last recorded121,383 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 RFN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 121,383 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 121,383 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 119,557 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 119,556 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 116,998 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front both tyres perished and split

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 116,913 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front both tyres perished and split

MIL light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

centre exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 14 Jan 2015 114,146 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 110,399 miles

both front wishbones, rear of arm rubber bushes have slight wear

rear wheels have slight bind

Fail 15 Jan 2014 110,399 miles

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

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)

Nail in offside front tyre

both front wishbones, rear of arm rubber bushes have slight wear

rear wheels have slight bind

Fail 14 Jan 2013 105,669 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2013 105,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2012 100,694 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 100,694 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 93,693 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 78,679 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 68,762 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 61,244 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 49,996 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 39,292 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 38,254 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 RFN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RFN, 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 RFN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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