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GJ02 FJK

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,171 mi
Last recorded168,171 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 FJK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 168,171 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside door mirror outer casing damaged.

Fail 4 Aug 2011 168,171 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside door mirror outer casing damaged.

Fail 24 Aug 2010 161,341 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 161,341 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 154,125 miles

offside rear tyre cracked inner side

Pass 21 Aug 2008 145,887 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 11 Aug 2007
Pass 10 Aug 2006
Pass 15 Mar 2006 127,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

nail in tyre

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 FJK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FJK, 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 FJK registered?

GJ02 FJK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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