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GP02 BBV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2009
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

302,066 mi
Last recorded302,066 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP02 BBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 302,066 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 301,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear plastic shock absorber shroud detached

Pass 28 Mar 2008 286,563 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 273,650 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 270,033 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 257,240 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 230,581 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 204,898 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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GP02 BBV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GP02 BBV, 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 GP02 BBV registered?

GP02 BBV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 August 2002.

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The MOT history for GP02 BBV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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