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GJ02 MMA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

255,881 mi
Last recorded255,881 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 255,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower wish bone rear bush weak

Nearside Rear axle bush has slight play

Offside Front Lower wish bone rear bush weak

Offside Rear axle bush has slight play

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

item removed from drivers view before test

Pass 13 Jun 2015 249,231 miles

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 14 Jun 2014 245,058 miles

Brakes ; rear brake pads unevenly worn , n/s lower

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 15 Jun 2013 238,077 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes , 10 %

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

Brakes ; n/s/r pads low

Rear number plate deteriorated

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Pass 31 May 2012 226,161 miles

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

Slight wear/knock on nearside front suspension

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

Fail 31 May 2012 226,161 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Slight wear/knock on nearside front suspension

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 205,766 miles

Offside rear handbrake poor

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 185,702 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 185,702 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 165,945 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 145,329 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 145,316 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2007 123,541 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2006 100,599 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 100,599 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MMA 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 73.3%.

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

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