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GK52 HWS

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,723 mi
Last recorded165,723 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 HWS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 165,723 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 165,723 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 164,406 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 160,267 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 160,268 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 151,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management light on

just met emission requirements (co

Fail 11 Oct 2016 150,987 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases broken weld/joint and bracket at center (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management light on

Pass 12 Oct 2015 139,436 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 139,436 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 125,127 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 110,784 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 97,275 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 82,468 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Oct 2010 68,763 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 68,725 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 59,884 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 52,736 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 44,232 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 35,403 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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GK52 HWS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GK52 HWS, 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 GK52 HWS registered?

GK52 HWS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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