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GK51 WSO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

296,419 mi
Last recorded296,419 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 WSO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 296,419 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front no plate damaged

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Jan 2018 288,432 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 267,655 miles

both front tyres getting low

o/s handbrake only just met MOT standards

rear discs worn

Pass 4 Jan 2016 253,124 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 238,038 miles

o/s/r brake slight bind

rear discs worn

Pass 20 Dec 2013 220,287 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 205,915 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Near side rear disc corroded

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 205,910 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Off side front side light and number plate light slightly dim.

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 194,677 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 194,531 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 182,855 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf inner track rod joint has wear-play

Fail 17 Jan 2011 182,850 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf inner track rod joint has wear-play

Pass 19 Jan 2010 169,309 miles

N/S/F steering arm to rack slight play

Fail 15 Jan 2010 169,151 miles

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

Hand brake level long travel

N/S/F steering arm to rack slight play

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R hand brake low effort

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight drag from rear brakes

Pass 15 Jan 2009 156,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 146,493 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 131,926 miles

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 13 Jan 2006 116,467 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight movement in steering rack

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 WSO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WSO, 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 WSO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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