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WK51 GZB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,447 mi
Last recorded129,447 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 GZB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 129,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear 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))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 129,356 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 124,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fuel filter insecure

Fail 6 Nov 2018 124,817 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fuel filter insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2017 120,772 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 120,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 114,870 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 114,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 109,445 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2014 106,001 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 102,628 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 97,977 miles

Slight movement in top O/S/F suspension mount

Pass 30 Dec 2011 89,638 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 79,515 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 69,913 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 69,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 60,382 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 50,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 50,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 41,557 miles

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

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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WK51 GZB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WK51 GZB, 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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WK51 GZB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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