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GJ02 FHN

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,397 mi
Last recorded77,397 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 FHN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 77,397 miles

off side & near side rear tyres perished & cracked

Fail 5 Jun 2017 77,397 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

off side & near side rear tyres perished & cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2016 74,906 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 67,811 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 May 2015 67,534 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

nearside front brake pad warning wire pulled out and insecure

power steering pipes damp

wipers in poor condition

Pass 19 May 2014 60,200 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 60,074 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 May 2013 53,541 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 53,539 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front indicator lense missing

Pass 17 Jul 2012 51,104 miles

both front (rear) lower suspension arm bushes are starting to perish

chip in windscreen

front registration plate is cracked

travel in brake pedal

Pass 19 Jul 2011 46,459 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

chip in windscreen

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2010 41,428 miles

bot front tyres getting low on tread depth

slight cracking to o/s/r tyre inner wall

slight play in rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 14 Jul 2009 36,591 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 36,591 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 31,800 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 28,103 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 23,619 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 19,108 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 FHN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FHN, 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 FHN registered?

GJ02 FHN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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