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GJ02 MLZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

207,584 mi
Last recorded207,584 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 MLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 207,584 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 207,584 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 189,457 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 189,407 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 171,678 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 155,733 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 144,240 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 144,240 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 133,759 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2011 124,277 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 114,126 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 103,590 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 91,589 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 76,681 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 61,459 miles

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

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 MLZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MLZ, 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 MLZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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