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GK02 KXE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,021 mi
Last recorded170,021 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 KXE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 170,021 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 142,560 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 125,121 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 125,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 99,578 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 86,864 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 8 Apr 2015 86,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2014 76,073 miles

front brake discs worn & corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2014 76,073 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 73,631 miles

rear tyres perrishing

stone chip to screen

Pass 27 Mar 2012 71,632 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 71,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 68,303 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs worn

o/s/f bumper lose

o/s/f indicator lense missing

stone chip in screen

Fail 15 Mar 2011 68,303 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs worn

o/s/f bumper lose

o/s/f indicator lense missing

stone chip in screen

Pass 15 Mar 2010 64,964 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 61,406 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 61,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 57,525 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 50,436 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 42,617 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Mar 2006 42,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KXE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KXE, 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 KXE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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