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GK02 YJV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

338,390 mi
Last recorded338,390 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 YJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 338,390 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 306,947 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 3 Feb 2011 306,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Feb 2010 281,518 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

spare tyre requires properly inflateing

Fail 10 Feb 2009 249,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

plastic underbody protection coating coming away from bodywork on nearside sill panel

spare tyre low on pressure and wearing low on tread depth

Pass 10 Feb 2009 249,792 miles

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

plastic underbody protection coating coming away from bodywork on nearside sill panel

spare tyre low on pressure and wearing low on tread depth

Pass 8 Feb 2008 210,439 miles

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

headlamp aim adjusters require attention

screen washers require adjustment

Pass 9 Feb 2007 185,708 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 137,797 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 YJV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YJV, 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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What year was GK02 YJV registered?

GK02 YJV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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The MOT history for GK02 YJV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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