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GX51 WHL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,430 mi
Last recorded139,430 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 WHL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 139,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 139,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 130,325 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 117,646 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear coil spring tag missing

wear in both front lower ball joints noted

Pass 18 Nov 2013 117,646 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear coil spring tag missing

wear in both front lower ball joints noted

Pass 7 Sep 2012 226,564 miles

offside rear coil spring tag end missing

reverse gear hard to select

Pass 21 Sep 2011 198,881 miles

acceptable damage/repair to osrlight unit* shields,etc, on underbody,etc, restrict examination* unable to examine entirety of brake pipes*rear no.platein poor condition* front brake discs worn*

indicators losing orangeeffect* engine noisey* exhaust repaired andfilledat front - ok at time of test* lift on front srutts mounts* slight play in steering rack inner joints*rear tyres worn- front tyres worn on edges*

play in nsf lower ball joint- just acceptable recommend replacement*

underbody muddy in places* underbody and components heavily corroded in places* rear shock absorber shrouds detached* acceptable minor windscreen damage* front platform rear bushes worn*

Fail 21 Sep 2011 198,881 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

acceptable damage/repair to osrlight unit* shields,etc, on underbody,etc, restrict examination* unable to examine entirety of brake pipes*rear no.platein poor condition* front brake discs worn*

indicators losing orangeeffect* engine noisey* exhaust repaired andfilledat front - ok at time of test* lift on front srutts mounts* slight play in steering rack inner joints*rear tyres worn- front tyres worn on edges*

play in nsf lower ball joint- just acceptable recommend replacement*

underbody muddy in places* underbody and components heavily corroded in places* rear shock absorber shrouds detached* acceptable minor windscreen damage* front platform rear bushes worn*

Pass 13 Sep 2010 180,282 miles

nsf foot and handbrake operation fractionall delayed compared to osr, car road tested and ok but further investigation advised.

slight play in nsf suspension, steering joints, nsf suspension wishbone inner bushes worn, os wishbone inner bushes worn, exhaust very rusty in places, slight deterioration of both headlamp lenses, wiper clearance just adequate.

Fail 13 Sep 2010 180,282 miles

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

nsf foot and handbrake operation fractionall delayed compared to osr, car road tested and ok but further investigation advised.

slight play in nsf suspension, steering joints, nsf suspension wishbone inner bushes worn, os wishbone inner bushes worn, exhaust very rusty in places, slight deterioration of both headlamp lenses, wiper clearance just adequate.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 167,632 miles

centre exhaust mounting corroding

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 159,483 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 148,489 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 148,482 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 144,588 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 144,588 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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GX51 WHL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GX51 WHL, 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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GX51 WHL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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