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GU51 BPK

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

274,248 mi
Last recorded274,248 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 274,248 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 248,369 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 221,964 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 221,015 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 193,396 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 172,402 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 172,372 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 158,537 miles

Bonnet Safety Catch Stiff to operate

Pass 3 Nov 2005 138,679 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 138,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 BPK 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 BPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU51 BPK registered?

GU51 BPK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is GU51 BPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 BPK 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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