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GK51 TGF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

115,996 mi
Last recorded115,996 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 TGF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 115,996 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2024 113,344 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 113,344 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 109,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 99,571 miles

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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 92,375 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 86,000 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 77,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 72,361 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 65,623 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 57,445 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 51,477 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 45,070 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 38,080 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 31,452 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 25,439 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 20,005 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 18,736 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 17,391 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 15,868 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 14,658 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 TGF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TGF, 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 GK51 TGF registered?

GK51 TGF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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