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GK52 JBX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,753 mi
Last recorded112,753 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 JBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2020 112,753 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 107,868 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight misting on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 101,832 miles

Exhaust has slight blow

Offside Rear Brake pipe to wheel cylinder slightly corroded

Rear Both spring slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 99,208 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 96,123 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 96,112 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 93,112 miles

x2 rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2014 85,873 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)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 85,873 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 19 Aug 2013 74,241 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 67,401 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 67,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 60,085 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 47,504 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 28,606 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 25,153 miles

removed disabled sticker from screen

Pass 28 Sep 2007 22,963 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 22,963 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 25 Sep 2006 19,518 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 18,085 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 JBX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JBX, 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 JBX registered?

GK52 JBX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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