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GJ02 RGU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,492 mi
Last recorded81,492 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 RGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 81,492 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 77,710 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 73,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 66,871 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 59,575 miles

Catalyst loose in casing

Fail 16 Apr 2013 59,575 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Catalyst loose in casing

Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,565 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 46,578 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 42,146 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 37,576 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,597 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 27,894 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 22,655 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)

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 RGU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RGU, 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 RGU registered?

GJ02 RGU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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