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GJ02 OKS

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

176,243 mi
Last recorded176,243 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 OKS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 176,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 160,404 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 152,010 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 132,620 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 132,620 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 120,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 120,821 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 111,639 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 111,639 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 102,948 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 90,785 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 90,785 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 77,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cat converter has a slight blow from welded joint

Pass 15 Jul 2009 77,787 miles

cat converter has a slight blow from welded joint

Pass 16 Jul 2008 63,130 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 48,500 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 34,969 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 OKS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OKS, 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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What year was GJ02 OKS registered?

GJ02 OKS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is GJ02 OKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ02 OKS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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