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GK02 HCJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,760 mi
Last recorded177,760 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 HCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 177,760 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust noisy

Pass 17 Jan 2022 169,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 169,773 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 169,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 168,686 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 168,553 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 163,403 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side front inner "d" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded outer coating bubbling up in places (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cracking by strut mounting (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing a bit noisy?

Nearside handbrake lever on caliper not returning to stop when off

Nearside headlamp electric level adjuster not working

click noise on take up drive?

heat cover on fuel tank a bit loose

new exhaust back box catching on body?

noise on front of vehicle over bumps?

Fail 30 Apr 2018 163,402 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part new flexy catching wheel on full lock (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side front inner "d" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded outer coating bubbling up in places (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cracking by strut mounting (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing a bit noisy?

Nearside handbrake lever on caliper not returning to stop when off

Nearside headlamp electric level adjuster not working

click noise on take up drive?

heat cover on fuel tank a bit loose

new exhaust back box catching on body?

Fail 19 Mar 2018 163,220 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded in places outer coating bubbling up (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cracking a bit (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire loose holding bracket missing

Nearside Rear floor by grommet corroded

Nearside Rear handbrake lever on caliper not returning to stop when off?

Offside engine warning light on dash

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip x 1 (8.3.1d)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

front and rear number plates character not all black

third stop light some light not working

Pass 1 Apr 2017 152,784 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes corroded under plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box blowing ,loose on clamp and center rubbers split (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 152,438 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes corroded under plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box blowing ,loose on clamp and center rubbers split (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad light on dash

Pass 31 Mar 2016 137,197 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 137,194 miles

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

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)

center exhaust rubbers split

Pass 28 Mar 2015 119,121 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

bonnet safty catch lever stiff/sticking

brake pad warning light on dash offside front pads 2mm ish and disc offside hot spots and both front discs abit of judder

brake pipe outer coating bubbling up may be corroded?

exhaust front pipe outer cover split and middle mounting missing?

nearside headlamp electric adjuster not working?

other bulbs in rear holder some black inside bulbs

Fail 28 Mar 2015 119,121 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

bonnet safty catch lever stiff/sticking

brake pad warning light on dash offside front pads 2mm ish and disc offside hot spots and both front discs abit of judder

brake pipe outer coating bubbling up may be corroded?

exhaust front pipe outer cover split and middle mounting missing?

nearside headlamp electric adjuster not working?

other bulbs in rear holder some black inside bulbs

Pass 1 Apr 2014 105,749 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 105,749 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 98,577 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 92,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wipers torn

Fail 26 Mar 2012 92,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

wipers torn

Pass 16 Mar 2011 87,294 miles

Nearside rear door will not open

Pass 30 Mar 2010 84,038 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 80,181 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 76,130 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 65,412 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 53,433 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2005 40,103 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 HCJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GK02 HCJ, 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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GK02 HCJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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