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GV51 XGS

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,795 mi
Last recorded153,795 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 XGS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 153,795 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fromt to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 153,795 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fromt to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 145,045 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 145,045 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 138,245 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 132,378 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 120,909 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 105,320 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 105,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 92,323 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 79,612 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 66,708 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 66,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 55,215 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust montings rusty in poor condition

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,431 miles

under gard iner wheeal arch damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2010 42,241 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 42,240 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 37,894 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 37,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 35,389 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 32,662 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 30,311 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GV51 XGS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GV51 XGS, 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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GV51 XGS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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