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GJ02 NZG

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

322,396 mi
Last recorded322,396 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 NZG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 322,396 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 322,381 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 318,612 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 318,612 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose bolt loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

bad engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2017 314,735 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2017 314,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2016 312,200 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2015 309,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

bothside front tyre/s worn close to legal limit,marginal pass.

bothside rear trailing arm bush cracking and play.

nearside front head lamp aim/pattern not very defined, marginal pass.

nearside front inner c.v gaiter braking, marginal pass.

offside front lower arm rear bush ,braking and play. marginal pass.

offside number plate light ,dim-should replace.

offside rear parking brake low on efficiency compare nearside.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 271,295 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 270,846 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 229,026 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 229,026 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 183,085 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 183,085 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 159,185 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 159,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 132,698 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 122,805 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 76,283 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 76,283 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 68,851 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 May 2007 64,264 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 51,009 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 NZG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NZG, 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 NZG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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