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GJ02 OTA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

213,356 mi
Last recorded213,356 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 OTA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 213,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake noisy

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

marks on windscreen not effecting drivers view

Fail 14 Mar 2019 213,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake noisy

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

marks on windscreen not effecting drivers view

Pass 5 Apr 2018 197,772 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED AND OR DETERIATED.

O,S,R TYRE DETERIATED

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH AND BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 193,052 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil level below minimum (1 litre added)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 190,835 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 190,833 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 184,267 miles

Front Lower radiator support bracket corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense cover missing (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 184,267 miles

Front Lower radiator support bracket corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense cover missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 171,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2012 148,521 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 133,216 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 121,610 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 106,153 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 94,482 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 79,604 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 66,982 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 OTA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OTA, 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 OTA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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