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GK52 VNM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

242,357 mi
Last recorded242,357 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 VNM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 242,357 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 239,115 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 234,619 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 226,520 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 214,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front pipe support bracket welds corroded through

front unertray and side splashgaurd fixings weak

minor splits to front wishbone rear bushes

n/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 28 Jan 2015 214,387 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front pipe support bracket welds corroded through

front unertray and side splashgaurd fixings weak

minor splits to front wishbone rear bushes

n/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 5 Feb 2014 210,418 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake servo hose to engine soaked in oil

Fail 31 Jan 2014 210,418 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake servo hose to engine soaked in oil

Pass 1 Feb 2013 204,206 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 196,360 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 190,026 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 181,775 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 173,145 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 173,145 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 158,666 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 145,274 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 112,713 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 VNM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VNM, 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 VNM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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