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AV52 GXT

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

186,985 mi
Last recorded186,985 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 GXT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 186,985 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 May 2020 186,985 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 185,186 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 175,961 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 175,961 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 162,127 miles

Front Macpherson strut repaired, but not inappropriately Both sides (2.4.A.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 162,127 miles

Front Macpherson strut repaired, but not inappropriately Both sides (2.4.A.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 162,124 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both Sides (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both Sides, Nearside Is Dangerous (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Front And Rear Discs Worn

Fail 13 Jun 2016 151,595 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 146,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 146,193 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 131,844 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 131,844 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 121,753 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 104,624 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 96,483 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 78,077 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 55,808 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 16 Dec 2008 45,815 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 32,219 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 23 Dec 2006 18,276 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 9,768 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 GXT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AV52 GXT, 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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AV52 GXT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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