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GU51 BNO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,286 mi
Last recorded232,286 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 BNO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 232,286 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust corroding

some deterioration to suspension etc-shock absorbers rather soft action

Fail 3 Aug 2012 232,286 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust corroding

some deterioration to suspension etc-shock absorbers rather soft action

Pass 18 Aug 2011 224,966 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs and pads worn

some deterioration to suspension etc - shock absorbers rather soft action

Pass 13 Aug 2010 218,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some deterioration to suspension etc -shock absorbers rather soft action

Pass 20 Jul 2009 210,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 192,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

signs of wear and general deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 7 Aug 2008 192,198 miles

signs of wear and general deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 4 Feb 2008 170,722 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 153,392 miles

some wear suspension etc exhaust bracket in centre fragile

Fail 13 Feb 2007 133,296 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

some deterioration to suspension etc -especially anti-roll-bar bushes

Pass 13 Feb 2007 133,296 miles

some deterioration to suspension etc -especially anti-roll-bar bushes

Pass 4 Aug 2006 115,200 miles

some deterioration to suspension etc-especially front anti -roll-bar bushes

Fail 4 Aug 2006 115,200 miles

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

some deterioration to suspension etc-especially front anti -roll-bar bushes

Fail 17 Aug 2005 78,671 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 78,671 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 BNO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BNO, 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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GU51 BNO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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