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LG51 GZJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,813 mi
Last recorded120,813 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 GZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 120,813 miles

under neef rasty

Pass 14 Feb 2020 111,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under neef front and rear little rasty

Pass 14 Feb 2019 97,455 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper little scrtches

Pass 22 Feb 2018 90,324 miles

Nearside Rear tyres perished

Offside Rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Feb 2018 90,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyres perished

Offside Rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Feb 2017 75,137 miles

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

body work damaged all around

nearside rear lamp lens damaged+hole

Fail 15 Feb 2017 75,137 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (strong advice) both front tyres worn from the edges+both front tyres worn on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

body work damaged all around

nearside rear lamp lens damaged+hole

Pass 3 Feb 2016 71,035 miles

body work damaged offside and nearside

both front tyres wearing low

nail in offside rear tyre

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 3 Feb 2016 71,035 miles

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

body work damaged offside and nearside

both front tyres wearing low

engine oil level low

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

under tray insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2015 66,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body work damaged to offside

Fail 17 Feb 2015 66,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body work damaged to offside

Fail 5 Feb 2014 59,531 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 59,531 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 52,050 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 20 Feb 2013 52,050 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Feb 2012 43,490 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 34,605 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,326 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 23,522 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 23,522 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 20,742 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 17,950 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 GZJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GZJ, 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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What year was LG51 GZJ registered?

LG51 GZJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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