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GK52 OEM

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,397 mi
Last recorded102,397 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 OEM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 102,397 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 89,992 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

warning lights illuminated on clock display

Pass 11 Aug 2012 81,569 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 73,210 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 73,195 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 73,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 63,528 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 63,439 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Screw in offside front tyre

Slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 7 Jul 2009 53,558 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 46,957 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 46,954 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 36,753 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 OEM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OEM, 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 OEM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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