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GU51 BKZ

2002 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,681 mi
Last recorded174,681 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi165,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 BKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Classic Sdi
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 174,681 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 165,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

damage to nearside front wing and nearside door

front number plate cracked

nearside headlamp slightly loose

offside front lower arm rear bush detiorating

slight play in steering

Fail 30 Jan 2008 165,875 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

damage to nearside front wing and nearside door

front number plate cracked

nearside headlamp slightly loose

offside front lower arm rear bush detiorating

slight play in steering

Pass 29 Aug 2006 151,180 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 137,788 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 137,788 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi?

Based on 1,320 MOT tests across 382 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
10,702
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
382
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
constant velocity joint gaiter split 41
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
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GU51 BKZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 165,876 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 Classic Sdi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU51 BKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU51 BKZ registered?

GU51 BKZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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