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GK02 TEU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

186,605 mi
Last recorded186,605 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 TEU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 186,605 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 182,489 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 178,253 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 178,253 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Feb 2015 171,434 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 166,603 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 162,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine warning light on

Pass 12 Mar 2013 162,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine warning light on

Pass 7 Mar 2012 156,648 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 156,646 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 152,257 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 145,155 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 130,519 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 130,519 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 119,950 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 119,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 102,820 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 102,820 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 85,713 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 TEU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TEU, 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 TEU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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