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GK02 HDG

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

190,103 mi
Last recorded190,103 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 HDG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 190,103 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 190,103 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 183,994 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Fail 22 Nov 2018 183,994 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Pass 29 Dec 2017 162,961 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 162,961 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 137,069 miles

Nearside Rear tyre feathered

temp cap fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2016 137,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre feathered

temp cap fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 118,602 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 113,667 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 113,667 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 106,981 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 99,696 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 92,723 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 86,019 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 78,058 miles

nearside rear shock dust cover in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

slight movement in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 23 Mar 2010 77,672 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear shock dust cover in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

slight movement in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 25 Mar 2009 68,578 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 68,578 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 58,890 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 47,832 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 38,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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 HDG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HDG, 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 HDG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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