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GJ02 FHR

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

238,260 mi
Last recorded238,260 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2007
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 FHR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2007 238,260 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 238,248 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 20,840 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 20,837 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2006 177,560 miles
Fail 22 May 2006

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front cv gaitor weeping grease † †

offside headlamp aim is on full adjustment

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 FHR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GJ02 FHR, 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 FHR registered?

GJ02 FHR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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