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GK52 JVZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

180,264 mi
Last recorded180,264 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 180,264 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective O/S & N/S - Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 173,197 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 154,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit!! - Change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 132,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to fully inspect due to grease

Fail 22 Jan 2018 132,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 112,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and flat when presented (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 112,988 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to middle pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and flat when presented (4.1.E.1)

oil on min

Pass 12 Feb 2016 103,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 103,187 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 92,096 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 87,161 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2013 82,361 miles

N/S/F tyre slightly perished

Fail 14 May 2013 82,361 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

N/S/F tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 May 2012 81,122 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 78,377 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 75,753 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 71,358 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 67,019 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 57,912 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 57,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 47,674 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 JVZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 JVZ, 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 JVZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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