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GX51 YTC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

168,307 mi
Last recorded168,307 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 168,307 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

fuel tank support straps slightly corroded

off side rear tyre treads worn close to limits/ oval/ pressure looks low???

Fail 9 Jun 2015 168,261 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

coolant / anti-freeze level low??

fuel tank support straps slightly corroded

off side rear tyre treads worn close to limits/ oval/ pressure looks low???

Pass 6 Jun 2014 157,729 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear shock absorbers bump sleeves foam insecure

fuel tank support brackets surfaces corroded slightly

Fail 2 Jun 2014 157,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear shock absorbers bump sleeves foam insecure

fuel tank support brackets surfaces corroded slightly

middle exhaust pipe clamps / support bracket corroded / insecure bracket / heat shield insecure

off side rear brake binds slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2013 144,419 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 144,024 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2012 131,520 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both fuel tank support straps slightly cirroded

engine oil level low

exhaust blows slightly corroded pipe joint to catalyst area

off side front electric window inoperative

Fail 28 May 2012 131,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both fuel tank support straps slightly cirroded

engine oil level low

exhaust blows slightly corroded pipe joint to catalyst area

off side front electric window inoperative

Pass 19 May 2011 119,378 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear shock absorbers top sleeve / stops insecure /adrift

neare side reverse lamp bulb inoperative

off side front electric window inoperative

Fail 18 May 2011 119,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear shock absorbers top sleeve / stops insecure /adrift

neare side reverse lamp bulb inoperative

off side front electric window inoperative

Pass 19 May 2010 105,399 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank support straps slightly corroded

near side rear number plate lamp holder melted

off side front door electric window inoperative

Fail 19 May 2010 105,399 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fuel tank support straps slightly corroded

near side rear number plate lamp holder melted

off side front door electric window inoperative

Pass 9 Jun 2009 89,667 miles

rear / middle fuel tank support strap slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2009 89,667 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear / middle fuel tank support strap slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2008 69,326 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 68,314 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 68,277 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 58,638 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 YTC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YTC, 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 YTC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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