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GK52 XYE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

215,679 mi
Last recorded215,679 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 XYE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 215,679 miles

both front outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2021 203,559 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 203,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 191,304 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 187,360 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 181,399 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 181,399 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 181,399 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

stabillity drop link temporary attachment front

Pass 8 Sep 2017 175,375 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 165,924 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 165,924 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 158,446 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 158,446 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 148,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 148,000 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 138,509 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 128,644 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 119,870 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 119,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 104,304 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 90,519 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 90,519 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 77,772 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 77,768 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 66,854 miles

front pads wearing low

Pass 31 Oct 2006 53,721 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

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 XYE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 XYE, 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 XYE registered?

GK52 XYE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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