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LG51 GZM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,645 mi
Last recorded109,645 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 GZM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 109,645 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 105,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 100,979 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 100,979 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2023 94,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 90,068 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 90,068 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 83,439 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 80,550 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 80,550 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 78,046 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 72,319 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 63,011 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 63,011 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 59,911 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 57,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 54,535 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 50,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 45,754 miles

OSF Tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2012 45,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

OSF Tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2011 40,800 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 38,352 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 34,066 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 28,795 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 28,795 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2007 23,270 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 23,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever sticking

Pass 19 Dec 2006 18,441 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 18,441 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 12,618 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 GZM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LG51 GZM, 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 GZM registered?

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

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