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GJ52 BVG

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,397 mi
Last recorded110,397 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 BVG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 110,397 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 95,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

offside washers inoperative

Pass 27 Jan 2017 82,959 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 82,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 67,548 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 51,883 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 51,883 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 38,951 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 36,867 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 33,608 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 29,984 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 27,237 miles

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

n/s/r tyre old and cracking slightly

Fail 20 Oct 2009 27,223 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre old and cracking slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2008 24,676 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 21,762 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 17,569 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 BVG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol 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 GJ52 BVG, 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 GJ52 BVG registered?

GJ52 BVG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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