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WK51 GZR

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests43 (34 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate79.1%

Mileage

506,687 mi
Last recorded506,687 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 GZR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

34 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 506,687 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 496,184 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 486,699 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 474,552 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 464,199 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 454,710 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 446,323 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 446,254 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 442,814 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 430,836 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 420,998 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 420,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2018 410,826 miles

Offside Front fog lamp in-op

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 410,765 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp in-op

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 403,300 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 398,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 385,160 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides of vehicle (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along sub frame area (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 365,292 miles

Centre Rear hi level brake deteriorated

Front slight damage to sill area both sides

Offside Front oil dampness under front corner

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe over subframe area (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 349,978 miles

Front slight damage to both sills at front end

Pass 29 Jul 2015 336,951 miles

Outer Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 336,908 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 323,294 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 304,399 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 304,399 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 290,938 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 274,163 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 262,182 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 247,802 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 233,075 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 214,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 197,736 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 179,795 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 165,361 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 153,977 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 143,341 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 124,253 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 124,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 111,120 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 110,038 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 78,627 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 49,532 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 49,532 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 46,640 miles

Nearside Front 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 GZR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.1%.

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 WK51 GZR, 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 GZR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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