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GJ02 MKD

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,467 mi
Last recorded133,467 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 MKD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 133,467 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 125,339 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 116,737 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 116,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and offside front inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 108,082 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 108,082 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 99,713 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Mar 2016 99,713 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Mar 2015 90,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smell of diesel but no obvious leaks

Pass 29 Apr 2014 84,867 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 80,892 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 May 2012 75,928 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 70,503 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 62,296 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 57,173 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 51,021 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 51,021 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 44,292 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 36,723 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 MKD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MKD, 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 MKD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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