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GK52 HZM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

202,157 mi
Last recorded202,157 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 HZM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 202,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2 mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 184,054 miles

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch all hazard light not working (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 184,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements faded (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch all hazard light not working (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 175,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 170,298 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)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 162,612 miles

Child seat fitted to the offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 154,584 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center exhaust mounting loose

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

parking brake operation stiff

water leak from engine

Fail 6 Jun 2015 154,584 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust mounting loose

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

parking brake operation stiff

water leak from engine

Pass 9 Jun 2014 142,415 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2013 134,656 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 124,318 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 113,699 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 104,191 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 93,436 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 82,674 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2007 69,766 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 57,575 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 HZM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HZM, 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 HZM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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