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GK02 YJY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

182,962 mi
Last recorded182,962 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 YJY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 182,962 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *ALL* brake line(s) noted corrosion at various points across braking system (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *BOTH* front anti roll bar 'D' bush(s) worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *BOTH* Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *BOTH* rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 172,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake line(s) across vehicle (Front and Rear) line(s) (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight coolant leak noted on component(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 162,697 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from oil filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 155,258 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 155,256 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 152,885 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 150,529 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 144,705 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 137,576 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 137,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 130,416 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 130,416 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 122,992 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 122,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 114,696 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 104,558 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 104,558 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 92,448 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 82,720 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 71,356 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly worn

rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

Fail 7 May 2010 61,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 61,410 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 53,643 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 53,642 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 43,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 35,368 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 26,668 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 YJY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YJY, 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 YJY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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