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GJ02 FKX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,117 mi
Last recorded124,117 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 FKX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 124,117 miles

Corrosion underneath.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Rear brake hose ferrules are corroding.

Rear bushes in front lower suspension arms are deteriorating.

Slight leak from middle exhaust joint.

There is a nail in the tread of the n/s front tyre.

Fail 14 Jul 2017 124,117 miles

Corrosion underneath.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake hose ferrules are corroding.

Rear bushes in front lower suspension arms are deteriorating.

Slight leak from middle exhaust joint.

There is a nail in the tread of the n/s front tyre.

Pass 8 Jul 2016 118,586 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear

covers and trays fitted

rear under tray cover lose

Fail 8 Jul 2016 118,584 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted n/s rear

covers and trays fitted

rear under tray cover lose

Pass 17 Jul 2015 113,438 miles

Child seat fitted preventing a full inspection of the seat belts.

Engine covers and under-trays preventing a full inspection of some components.

Front screen is cracked.

N/s front tyre is worn on the edges, is close to the limit & has a nail in the tread.

N/s rear suspension level/height sensor looks in poor condition.

O/s front tyre is worn on the edges & may expose the cords before the wear limit is reached.

Rear brake discs are corroding.

Rear brake hose ferrules are corroding.

Rear bush in n/s front lower suspension arm is deteriorating.

Rear under-tray is not very secure.

Fail 16 Jul 2015 113,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light on (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective linkage broken & partly missing (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged on n/s/r wheel sensor (3.4.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted preventing a full inspection of the seat belts.

Engine covers and under-trays preventing a full inspection of some components.

Front screen is cracked.

N/s rear suspension level/height sensor looks in poor condition.

O/s front tyre is worn on the edges & may expose the cords before the wear limit is reached.

Rear brake discs are corroding.

Rear brake hose ferrules are corroding.

Rear bush in n/s front lower suspension arm is deteriorating.

Rear under-tray is not very secure.

Pass 16 May 2014 106,477 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 100,960 miles

Rearmost bushes in front suspension arms are deteriorating.

Fail 28 May 2013 100,960 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rearmost bushes in front suspension arms are deteriorating.

Fail 21 May 2013 100,886 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Rearmost bushes in front suspension arms are deteriorating.

Pass 24 May 2012 97,131 miles

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)

Fail 15 May 2012 97,131 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

Fail 16 May 2011 91,562 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 91,562 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 87,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 78,295 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 71,502 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 65,311 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 60,025 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 FKX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GJ02 FKX, 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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GJ02 FKX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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