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GK52 JXS

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,438 mi
Last recorded159,438 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 JXS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 159,438 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 143,140 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 143,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

offside front brake pads on legal limit

Pass 30 Aug 2013 123,759 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 107,971 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 92,037 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 85,817 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust mount starting to break away

rear no plate slightly delaminateing

several small chips around screen

Pass 28 Apr 2009 79,578 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front inner brake pads worn

slight oil leak from oil filter area

tempary repair to centre exhaust bracket

Fail 28 Apr 2009 79,578 miles

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 tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front inner brake pads worn

slight oil leak from oil filter area

tempary repair to centre exhaust bracket

Pass 6 Mar 2008 70,077 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 66,159 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 53,176 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 43,066 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 43,066 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 JXS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 JXS, 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 JXS registered?

GK52 JXS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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