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GK02 HKN

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,603 mi
Last recorded189,603 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 189,603 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 189,541 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mesh section and box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Wishbone (rear) bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 183,460 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 183,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 174,004 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 160,188 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 149,052 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust/cat corroded split and leaking

Fail 13 Apr 2013 149,033 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

exhaust/cat corroded split and leaking

Pass 10 Apr 2012 140,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake discs are worn and starting to corrode

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2011 130,668 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 124,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Apr 2010 124,914 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Apr 2009 112,328 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

both front tyres are worn on inner edges suggest a tracking check

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

wipers are worn

Pass 24 Apr 2008 100,643 miles

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

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

car has engine and floor cover fitted. unable to see certain testable items.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 89,079 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 70,385 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 HKN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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