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GK02 GZZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

165,770 mi
Last recorded165,770 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 GZZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 165,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 16 May 2018 165,770 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 12 May 2017 159,605 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts in poor condition inner faces worse (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 2 May 2017 159,605 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken so cannot adjust aim (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts in poor condition inner faces worse (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 5 May 2016 156,536 miles

Engine cover missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) on display at time of test

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

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

Offside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter missing outer clip & throwing out grease

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

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

Oil leak

One high level brake bulb inoperative

both windscreen wipers smearing but clearing screen sufficiently at time of test

Fail 3 May 2016 156,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Arfter market HID Kit fitted

Both rear number plate lenses missing

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Engine cover missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wipers just clear

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

Offside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter missing outer clip & throwing out grease

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

Oil leak

One high level brake bulb inoperative

Pass 9 Apr 2015 146,218 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 130,798 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 118,708 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 110,186 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 100,335 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 92,720 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 84,235 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 72,700 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 61,662 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 49,141 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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GK02 GZZ 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 GK02 GZZ, 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 GK02 GZZ registered?

GK02 GZZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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