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GK02 KXT

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

227,272 mi
Last recorded227,272 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 227,272 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 211,923 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 211,268 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 203,727 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 203,727 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 193,241 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 193,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2019 190,544 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 186,761 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Feb 2018 186,761 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 183,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear bumper damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 183,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear bumper damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 179,893 miles

both rear road springs corroded

catalytic converter has been replaced

rear bumper damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2015 179,891 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear road springs corroded

catalytic converter has been replaced

rear bumper damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2014 169,271 miles

Both rear springs corroded

Exhaust corroded with minor leaks

Front subframe corroded

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

Rear bumper damaged

Rear offside wheel rim damaged

Windscreen stone chip

Pass 16 Oct 2014 169,271 miles

Both rear springs corroded

Exhaust corroded with minor leaks

Front subframe corroded

Rear bumper damaged

Rear offside wheel rim damaged

Windscreen stone chip

Pass 9 Oct 2013 162,112 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 147,959 miles

both rear tyres are worn on the outside edge

windscreen has stone chips

Fail 17 Oct 2012 147,959 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres are worn on the outside edge

exhaust centre mounting is broken

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 26 Oct 2011 131,313 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 127,836 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 127,836 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 117,311 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 117,111 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 105,993 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 88,761 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 88,761 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 73,094 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 KXT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 KXT, 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 KXT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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