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GJ02 UTM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,505 mi
Last recorded145,505 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 UTM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 145,505 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake has a slight bind

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 145,505 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake has a slight bind

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 135,131 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both wish bone rubbers (2.4.F.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Pass 19 Aug 2015 125,181 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear has tread lift

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both outer sills damaged

both rear bump stops split

centre exhaust mount adrift

Pass 15 Aug 2014 114,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise, both rear bumpstops deteriorated

advise, passengers side wiper split

Pass 19 Aug 2013 105,931 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 97,252 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 97,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 87,096 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 80,174 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 73,157 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 73,157 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 64,529 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 57,389 miles

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 1 May 2007 56,177 miles

both front tyres wearing on outter edge

o/s/r tyre side wall slightly damaged

Fail 1 May 2007 56,177 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres wearing on outter edge

o/s/r tyre side wall slightly damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2005 42,814 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 UTM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UTM, 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 UTM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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