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AO52 GRX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,676 mi
Last recorded131,676 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 GRX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 131,676 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 21 May 2012 107,999 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake warning light on

centre exhaust mounting broken but adequately supported

nearside front brake wear indicator sensor plug broken

nearside inner cv boot insecure

wrong side track rod end fitted on nearside seering arm but not affecting steering opperation

Fail 21 May 2012 107,999 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake warning light on

centre exhaust mounting broken but adequately supported

nearside front brake wear indicator sensor plug broken

nearside inner cv boot insecure

wrong side track rod end fitted on nearside seering arm but not affecting steering opperation

Pass 20 May 2011 91,407 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 May 2011 91,407 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2010 77,607 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2010 77,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 64,782 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 56,329 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 56,327 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 51,773 miles

(7) Nearside front anti roll bar link arm joint worn slightly.

(8) Slight freeplay in nearside steering rack.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 41,841 miles

(6) Nearside rear tyre worn out of shape slightly.

Fail 19 Sep 2006 41,841 miles

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

(6) Nearside rear tyre worn out of shape slightly.

Pass 7 Sep 2005 28,018 miles

both front (rear) wishbone bushes getting soft

n/s/r tyre low 2mm and has nail in

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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AO52 GRX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AO52 GRX, 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 AO52 GRX registered?

AO52 GRX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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