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GK52 OCW

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

155,087 mi
Last recorded155,087 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 OCW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 155,087 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2022 155,087 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2021 152,017 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 146,937 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator lens missing but light works and is correct colour.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 138,088 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 138,088 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2018 127,066 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 113,181 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 113,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 106,090 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in the steering drumsticks

Pass 8 Apr 2015 98,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 87,709 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 87,709 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 77,430 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 68,061 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 68,061 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 62,946 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 57,629 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,189 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 43,135 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 43,135 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 33,762 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 30,657 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 OCW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OCW, 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 OCW registered?

GK52 OCW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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