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GU51 BNB

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,821 mi
Last recorded108,821 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 BNB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 108,821 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 106,125 miles

considerable handbrake lever travel

Fail 4 May 2011 105,856 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

considerable handbrake lever travel

Pass 7 May 2010 91,691 miles

considerable handbrake lever travel

Fail 4 May 2010 91,642 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

considerable handbrake lever travel

Pass 1 May 2009 72,722 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 242,106 miles

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

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

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

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

alt belt worn

Pass 12 Jul 2006 227,383 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 227,383 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 203,491 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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GU51 BNB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GU51 BNB, 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 GU51 BNB registered?

GU51 BNB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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The MOT history for GU51 BNB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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