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GK51 UBV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,777 mi
Last recorded99,777 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 UBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 99,777 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 98,957 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 98,112 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 96,918 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 96,203 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 93,388 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 87,372 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside outer door sill damaged

offside front indicator lens damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2013 87,372 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside outer door sill damaged

offside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2012 80,396 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 75,471 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES DEBONDING

BRAKE SERVO PIPE RUBBING ON AIR BOX

STRONG ADVISORY THAT THE BRAKE SERVO PIPE IS SPLITTING (ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 75,362 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

205/55/16

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES DEBONDING

BRAKE SERVO PIPE RUBBING ON AIR BOX

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE FEATHERED ON INNER SURFACE

Pass 4 Feb 2010 67,324 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 59,282 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 51,915 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 45,161 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 45,161 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 UBV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UBV, 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 UBV registered?

GK51 UBV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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