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GJ02 DZY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

157,852 mi
Last recorded157,852 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 DZY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 157,852 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 145,129 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test REAR SEATS ()

Pass 15 Dec 2022 129,758 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 112,462 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 110,246 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 104,291 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 95,514 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 85,314 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 84,182 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 82,470 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 80,787 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 79,140 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 79,757 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 79,757 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 74,433 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 69,695 miles

front brake discs heavly coroded/pitted.

front wipers smearing screen.

nearside front inner drive shaft boot insecure.

nearside front tyre 1.6mm on edge and deep cuts in tread.

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm on edge and deep perish cracks.

offside front tyre 2mm on edge and perish cracks.

offside rear tyre 2mm on edge and deep perish cracks.

Fail 6 Jul 2010 69,695 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front brake discs heavly coroded/pitted.

front wipers smearing screen.

nearside front inner drive shaft boot insecure.

nearside front tyre 1.6mm on edge and deep cuts in tread.

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm on edge and deep perish cracks.

offside front tyre 2mm on edge and perish cracks.

offside rear tyre 2mm on edge and deep perish cracks.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 64,399 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 58,166 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 52,469 miles

n/s and o/s front brake disc showing signs of corrosion at back of disc

Pass 29 Jun 2006 46,980 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 39,760 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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GJ02 DZY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GJ02 DZY, 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 GJ02 DZY registered?

GJ02 DZY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 May 2002.

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