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GK52 JBO

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

76,456 mi
Last recorded76,456 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 JBO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 76,456 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 73,999 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 71,407 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 69,034 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 67,213 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 64,839 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 64,838 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 61,810 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 59,300 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 56,321 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 56,321 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 52,945 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 52,945 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 49,948 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 11 Sep 2013 46,016 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 46,012 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 42,351 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 38,420 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 6 Sep 2010 34,558 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 30,205 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 30,205 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 26,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,691 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 22,763 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 19,083 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 JBO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 JBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK52 JBO registered?

GK52 JBO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is GK52 JBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK52 JBO shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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