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G5 AAL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

143,254 mi
Last recorded143,254 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 AAL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 143,254 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 143,084 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 142,634 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 142,632 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 141,920 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 141,630 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 141,275 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 140,782 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 140,393 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 139,448 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 138,711 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 137,969 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 137,014 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 136,022 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 135,193 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 134,127 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 132,168 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 129,591 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 126,550 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 122,392 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 119,174 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 119,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 115,341 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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G5 AAL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 G5 AAL, 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 G5 AAL registered?

G5 AAL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is G5 AAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 AAL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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