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GJ52 AVY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,870 mi
Last recorded104,870 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 AVY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 104,870 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 98,475 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 98,475 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 89,486 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 76,297 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 76,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 72,059 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 72,059 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 70,256 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 68,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 4 Oct 2014 68,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 66,650 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 63,472 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Oct 2011 60,707 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 60,707 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear seat belts not tested, inaccessible.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 56,170 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 56,170 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 50,427 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 37,596 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 27,643 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 17,033 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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GJ52 AVY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJ52 AVY, 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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GJ52 AVY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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