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OE51 GXN

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

182,857 mi
Last recorded182,857 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 GXN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 182,857 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 175,455 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 174,940 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear of 1st box (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 165,136 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 165,136 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 148,701 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 148,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 133,189 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 119,752 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 113,037 miles

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

front anti role bar bushes worn with slight movement

rear discs rusty and worn

Pass 15 Jan 2011 106,713 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 99,448 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 89,272 miles

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 28 Dec 2007
Pass 23 Nov 2006 66,997 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2005 51,780 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 51,780 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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OE51 GXN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OE51 GXN, 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 OE51 GXN registered?

OE51 GXN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 January 2002.

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