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GM02 LCO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

159,286 mi
Last recorded159,286 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM02 LCO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 159,286 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 154,021 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 146,974 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2021 141,347 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2020 134,544 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 124,089 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 107,129 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 95,572 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 95,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 87,175 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 84,841 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 81,701 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 78,450 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 74,850 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 70,426 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 64,734 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 61,598 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 58,032 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 52,208 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 45,344 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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GM02 LCO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GM02 LCO, 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 GM02 LCO registered?

GM02 LCO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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