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GK51 VWV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,229 mi
Last recorded110,229 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 VWV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2012 110,229 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 110,229 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 105,152 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 105,151 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2010
Pass 14 Feb 2009 100,839 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 100,800 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 86,943 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 86,943 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 86,864 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)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 71,834 miles

LOW RESERVE TRAVEL ON PARKING BRAKE

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 17 Feb 2006 57,539 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 VWV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 VWV, 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 VWV registered?

GK51 VWV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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