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GK02 JVE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,289 mi
Last recorded120,289 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 JVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 120,289 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 117,655 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Nov 2017 117,655 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 113,517 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front n/s & o/s jacking points damaged

Nearside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear suspected rough noise form brakes

Offside Front tyre tread close to legal limit

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2016 113,516 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front n/s & o/s jacking points damaged

Nearside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear suspected rough noise form brakes

Offside Front tyre tread close to legal limit

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 108,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills damaged.

imbalance in rear brake just in limits recommend attention.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 105,050 miles

Drivers seat belt starting to fray.

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

imbalance in rear brakes just in limits.

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit.

screw in n/s/f tyre.

Fail 15 Jul 2014 105,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Drivers seat belt starting to fray.

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

imbalance in rear brakes just in limits.

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit.

screw in n/s/f tyre.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 99,387 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

slight damage o/s n/s outer sills

Pass 23 Jul 2012 93,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 93,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 90,086 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 90,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 83,281 miles

osf tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2010 83,197 miles

Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

osf tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2009 67,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear registration plate poor condition

Fail 27 Jun 2009 67,218 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear registration plate poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2008 56,817 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 56,815 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 48,773 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 34,508 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 JVE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 JVE, 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 JVE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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