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GK52 HYS

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,754 mi
Last recorded125,754 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 125,754 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 114,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 114,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 114,617 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 106,851 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 94,719 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 94,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tracking needs adjustment 205-55-16W

Pass 16 May 2016 86,158 miles

Front no plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Fail 16 May 2016 86,158 miles

Front no plate cracked but not likely to be misread

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

Pass 28 May 2015 79,332 miles

Exhaust mounts corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2014 70,770 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 68,885 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 68,885 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 62,455 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs corroded on insides

Pass 29 Sep 2011 56,237 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 49,889 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 43,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,835 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 32,476 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 32,476 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 27,587 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 20,667 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 HYS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HYS, 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 HYS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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