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GD02 TCO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,042 mi
Last recorded149,042 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 TCO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 149,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 143,504 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 137,724 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 131,488 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 131,385 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 125,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Mar 2014 120,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 120,536 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 114,764 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 108,888 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 101,501 miles

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

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 5 Mar 2010 93,732 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 86,938 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 78,010 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 63,245 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 47,530 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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GD02 TCO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GD02 TCO, 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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GD02 TCO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 August 2002.

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