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GN51 MJV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

166,047 mi
Last recorded166,047 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 MJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 166,047 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 162,534 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 161,835 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 156,430 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 156,429 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate Value 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat Internal adjuster. (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Due to overheating from brake binding. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center pipe holed / heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 149,077 miles

Exhaust corroding

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 5 Jan 2017 138,798 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 138,798 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth inner tread edge area.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth inner tread edge area.

Pass 8 Jan 2016 128,183 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 128,183 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 119,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 110,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust deteriorated

light bind on rear brakes

nearside rear tyre wearing low 3mm

Fail 8 Jan 2014 110,637 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust deteriorated

light bind on rear brakes

nearside rear tyre wearing low 3mm

Pass 9 Jan 2013 101,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

undertray loose

Pass 9 Jan 2012 93,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 85,711 miles

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

front number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 7 Jan 2010 87,878 miles

front brake balance 25/% on max

Pass 8 Jan 2009 70,113 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 60,602 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 50,210 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 42,380 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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GN51 MJV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GN51 MJV, 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 MJV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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