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GJ02 OKB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,662 mi
Last recorded117,662 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 OKB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 117,662 miles

Both front suspension top mounts have slight play

Both front wishbone rear bushes are slightly deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2018 117,662 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Both front suspension top mounts have slight play

Both front wishbone rear bushes are slightly deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2017 110,438 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jul 2017 110,299 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 102,412 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 102,412 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 95,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2015 95,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 87,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 80,063 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 73,065 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 16 Jul 2012 73,065 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 65,957 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 59,488 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 52,399 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 45,397 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 37,955 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 30,607 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 30,429 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 23,462 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 OKB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OKB, 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 OKB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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