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GX51 YSW

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

286,219 mi
Last recorded286,219 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 YSW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 286,219 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 280,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 280,695 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 274,952 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 274,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 271,183 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 268,510 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 261,183 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 260,207 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 252,727 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 238,073 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 223,788 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 206,746 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 194,769 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 194,499 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

n/s/f & o/s/f under panel loose

Pass 7 Jul 2009 177,537 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 170,739 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 170,739 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 161,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR BRAKES ARE JUST IN BALANCE

Pass 3 Jul 2006 134,814 miles

front brake discs starting to lip

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 YSW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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