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GK52 JWE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

186,352 mi
Last recorded186,352 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 JWE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 186,352 miles

Near side front wheel bearing noisey

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 May 2016 186,352 miles

Near side front wheel bearing noisey

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 179,211 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 179,211 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 178,844 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

both front tyres on limit

emmission light on

head lamp washers slow to work

near side inner c/v boot outer clip missing

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 2 Jul 2014 167,699 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2014 167,697 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 152,721 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 152,721 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

clutch master cylinder leaking

Pass 7 Sep 2012 134,939 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 123,706 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 113,838 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 104,971 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 95,418 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 85,443 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 74,241 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 58,275 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 JWE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JWE, 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 JWE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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