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GJ02 UVV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,581 mi
Last recorded217,581 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 217,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mount broken

Fail 28 Apr 2015 217,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust mount broken

Pass 10 Apr 2014 203,104 miles

centre exhaust braket could be better but still suporting exhaust

front discs inner edge starting to corrode

gearbox to engine bolt not fully home

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Fail 8 May 2013 190,740 miles

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

drivers window non function

o/s/r handbrake caliper fulcrum slow to return spring in poor condition

Pass 8 May 2013 190,740 miles

drivers window non function

o/s/r handbrake caliper fulcrum slow to return spring in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2012 174,690 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 152,366 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 128,431 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2009 124,149 miles

engine oil level is low

rear brake discs are corroded on the edges

Pass 7 Feb 2008 111,642 miles

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

oil level low

Pass 9 Feb 2007 91,284 miles

brake fluid level is getting low

cover fitted under the engine area restricting the view of testable items

nearside rear tyre tread is wearing low on the outside edge

offside and nearside front tyre treads are wearing low on the edges

Fail 1 Feb 2007 90,885 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid level is getting low

cover fitted under the engine area restricting the view of testable items

engine oil level is low

nearside rear tyre tread is worn low on the outside edge

offside and nearside front tyre treads are wearing low on the edges

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 UVV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UVV, 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 UVV registered?

GJ02 UVV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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