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GK52 XYT

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,509 mi
Last recorded166,509 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 XYT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 166,509 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/f mirror cracked

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2015 166,493 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front tyre cut across tread but no cords visable

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear spring corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside wiper blade split but clearing screen

Offside Rear spring corroded

Offside Rear tyre edges worn

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside wiper blade split but clearing screen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 160,860 miles

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

Front brake pads look 2/3rds worn

Front drop links and D bushs worn

Front wipers poor condition

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

O/S/R Tyre wearing low on edges (double tread)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 160,860 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake pads look 2/3rds worn

Front drop links and D bushs worn

Front wipers poor condition

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

O/S/R Tyre wearing low on edges (double tread)

Oil leak from around sump plug

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 157,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear discs in poor condition

nearside mirror damaged but not seriously affecting the rear view

Pass 21 Nov 2013 157,344 miles

both rear discs in poor condition

nearside mirror damaged but not seriously affecting the rear view

Pass 4 Sep 2012 148,710 miles

Front anti-roll bar D bushs slightly worn

Front number plate cracked

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

O/S/R Tyre wearing on edges (double tread)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 142,273 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 142,273 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 130,341 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Noise coming from alternator area

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

O/S/R tyre has outer sidewall dmage and wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2010 130,341 miles

Noise coming from alternator area

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

O/S/R tyre has outer sidewall dmage and wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 108,796 miles

Both rear axle bushs worn and perishing + rear shock absorbers weak

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded at the bottoms

Both rear tyres feathering more so n/s/r

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

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

Front numbers plate slightly damaged

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play in both suspension top mounts

Pass 22 Oct 2008 89,775 miles

n/s/f tyre near limit

under tray broken

Pass 1 Oct 2007 73,746 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 51,370 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to discolour

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 XYT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XYT, 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 XYT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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