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GK52 JYR

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,385 mi
Last recorded152,385 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 JYR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 152,385 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken exhaust still supported

Fail 22 Feb 2018 152,385 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken exhaust still supported

Pass 16 Feb 2017 124,189 miles

ENGINE SMOKEY

EXHAUST CATALYTIC HAS SLIGHT LEAK

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INCOMPLETE

REAR BRAKE PIPE COATING DETERIORATED

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT TRACK ROD END

VARIOUS CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 16 Feb 2017 124,188 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

ENGINE SMOKEY

EXHAUST CATALYTIC HAS SLIGHT LEAK

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INCOMPLETE

REAR BRAKE PIPE COATING DETERIORATED

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT TRACK ROD END

VARIOUS CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 23 Feb 2016 115,527 miles

catalic convertor has slight leak

high level stop light incomplete

n/s rear tyre outer edge getting low

rear coil springs corroding

various chips in windscreen

Fail 23 Feb 2016 115,527 miles

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

catalic convertor has slight leak

high level stop light incomplete

n/s rear tyre outer edge getting low

rear coil springs corroding

various chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2015 104,322 miles

high level stop light incomplete

rear coil springs corroding

small chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Feb 2014 93,026 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

chips in windscreen

high level brake light incomplete

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 26 Feb 2014 93,024 miles

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

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

rear coil springs corroding

centre exhaust mounting broken

chips in windscreen

high level brake light incomplete

Pass 22 Aug 2013 88,143 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 85,644 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 85,644 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 69,219 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 53,641 miles

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

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

nsf brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 26 Nov 2010 52,984 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 52,984 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 48,602 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 43,097 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 38,100 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 38,100 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 35,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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 JYR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JYR, 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 JYR registered?

GK52 JYR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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