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AV52 GXR

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,700 mi
Last recorded143,700 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 GXR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2016 143,700 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 137,845 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 137,845 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 124,619 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 110,202 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 95,048 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 94,946 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 76,962 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 71,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s/f o/s/f linkbar wore

Pass 20 May 2009 64,394 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 56,721 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 56,718 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 50,775 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 38,286 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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AV52 GXR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV52 GXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV52 GXR?

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What year was AV52 GXR registered?

AV52 GXR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is AV52 GXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 GXR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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