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GN51 MJF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,186 mi
Last recorded119,186 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 MJF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 119,186 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 119,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle issue with offside caliper (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 117,298 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 112,435 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 109,448 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 109,355 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 106,100 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 101,239 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 18 May 2015 101,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

front and rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2014 94,988 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2014 94,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 90,419 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2013 90,419 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 86,557 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 82,776 miles

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

engine oil on minimum

oil filler cap missing

Pass 21 Apr 2010 74,308 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 74,308 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

service light on

Pass 28 Apr 2009 68,790 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 61,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 2007 54,294 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 54,294 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 48,000 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 48,000 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GN51 MJF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 GN51 MJF, 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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GN51 MJF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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