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GX51 YSV

2002 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,978 mi
Last recorded146,978 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2006
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI119,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 YSV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Ambiente TDI
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2006 146,978 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 146,978 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 119,098 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 118,494 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI?

Based on 2,377 MOT tests across 641 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
8,059
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
641
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Registration plate lamp not working 13
Stop lamp not working 12
Direction indicator incorrect colour 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
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GX51 YSV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 119,098 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 Ambiente TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX51 YSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX51 YSV registered?

GX51 YSV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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