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GK52 JWM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,052 mi
Last recorded180,052 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 JWM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2014 180,052 miles

Long handbrake lever travel requires adjusting.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake pads have approx. 2-3mm remaining.

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 180,052 miles

Long handbrake lever travel requires adjusting.

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)

Offside front brake pads have approx. 2-3mm remaining.

Pass 21 Sep 2013 168,674 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 168,669 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 145,224 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 145,224 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 120,357 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 120,357 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 102,173 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 87,349 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 70,883 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 56,942 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 55,622 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 55,622 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 41,032 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 24,144 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 JWM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JWM, 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 JWM registered?

GK52 JWM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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