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GD52 HDO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,468 mi
Last recorded135,468 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 HDO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 135,468 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 135,467 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 135,455 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 134,112 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 134,091 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 137,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 125,063 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 125,063 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 121,339 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 119,900 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to fully see brakes recommend inspection

Pass 27 Nov 2017 117,536 miles

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2016 114,632 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 113,651 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 111,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 19 Jul 2013 108,491 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 106,080 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 106,060 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 98,250 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 98,250 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 85,376 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 85,376 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 74,967 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracked in tread area almost to cords

Fail 6 Sep 2008 74,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 67,230 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 63,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 45,084 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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GD52 HDO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GD52 HDO, 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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GD52 HDO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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