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GX51 YTH

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,085 mi
Last recorded132,085 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 YTH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 132,085 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both side front (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 132,081 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both side front (3.5.1g)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both side front (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 125,070 miles

Engine management light is on

Nearside Rear Service brake has just passed the test

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both side (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 121,371 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2014 118,912 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light stays on

Pass 1 May 2013 117,286 miles

engine management light is on

n/s/f indicator missing lens

Pass 31 Mar 2012 105,560 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 104,956 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 104,416 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 81,627 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 62,517 miles

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

rear brake back plates corroded

rear subframe and suspension corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2010 62,515 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake back plates corroded

rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2008 54,759 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 54,759 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 49,344 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 42,382 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 YTH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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