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GK52 HWV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,408 mi
Last recorded155,408 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 HWV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 155,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 150,668 miles

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 147,451 miles

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 147,344 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside & nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 143,326 miles

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 139,778 miles

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively offside & nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 134,869 miles

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 134,855 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 131,920 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 131,914 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 129,580 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 12,554 miles

Rear discs rusted

Pass 26 Oct 2016 117,432 miles

exhaust cat pipe starting to corrode and blow slightly

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2015 109,728 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 10 Nov 2014 105,733 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 103,752 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 100,873 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 96,770 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 92,694 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 86,229 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 80,966 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 74,991 miles

both rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear number plate just starting to discolour

wipers starting to smear windscreen

Pass 14 Nov 2006 65,974 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 55,814 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 HWV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HWV, 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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GK52 HWV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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