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GK52 MXV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,684 mi
Last recorded181,684 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 MXV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 181,684 miles

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

engine management light staying on

Fail 28 Sep 2015 181,684 miles

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

engine management light staying on

Pass 27 Sep 2014 169,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light staying on

o/s/f tyre tread wearing close to legal limit and lower on inner edge not considered full depth tread from new

Fail 26 Sep 2014 169,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light staying on

o/s/f tyre tread wearing close to legal limit and lower on inner edge not considered full depth tread from new

Pass 19 Sep 2013 157,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

font suspension lower arm rear bushs worn and split both sides

n/s/f wiper blade split on end

n/s/r tyre tread bald on inner edge and wearing unevenly

Fail 19 Sep 2013 157,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

font suspension lower arm rear bushs worn and split both sides

n/s/f wiper blade split on end

n/s/r tyre tread bald on inner edge and wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Sep 2012 141,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management lamp on

n/s lower seal damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2011 125,085 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 125,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 103,322 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 103,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 85,758 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 62,345 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,804 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 21,681 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

fuel level low

offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Sep 2005 17,572 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 MXV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol 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 MXV, 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 MXV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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