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LG51 GZC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

242,362 mi
Last recorded242,362 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 GZC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 242,362 miles

cuts in offside front tyre outer sidewall

engine management light on

gearbox oil leak

offside undertray inscure

rear number plate deteriorated

small cuts in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 15 Apr 2015 242,302 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine management light on

gearbox oil leak

offside undertray inscure

rear number plate deteriorated

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

cuts in offside front tyre outer sidewall

small cuts in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 11 Apr 2014 235,521 miles

Off side rear brake slightly binding

Near side front tyre has deep cuts in outer side wall

Pass 25 Mar 2013 228,081 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center exhaust shield insecure

nearside front tyre has damage to outer wall

Pass 5 Apr 2012 224,060 miles

engine management light on

exhaust heat shield loose

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre mutiple deep cuts on outer sidewall

offside front tyre mutiple deep cuts on inner sidewall

offside mirror unit damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2011 218,409 miles

engine management light on

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside rear tyre has nail in it

offside front tyre low on edges

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2011 218,406 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside rear tyre has nail in it

offside front tyre low on edges

oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2010 208,112 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 208,112 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

center exhaust heat shield loose

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

offside mirror case cracked

oil leak

rear brake pads very low

Pass 18 Dec 2008 192,292 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 192,292 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 166,615 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 166,615 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 134,504 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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LG51 GZC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LG51 GZC, 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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LG51 GZC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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