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GU52 TCO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,826 mi
Last recorded151,826 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 TCO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 151,826 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 148,497 miles

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

Offside Front Sill Crushed

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 142,702 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

headlamp lenses looking slightly cloudy

lowered suspension fitted front and back

offside and nearside front sill slightly crushed

Fail 14 Sep 2022 142,702 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front 2 back into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexible hose metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

headlamp lenses looking slightly cloudy

lowered suspension fitted front and back

offside and nearside front sill slightly crushed

Pass 2 Sep 2021 135,819 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 135,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 128,874 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 125,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 114,450 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 106,271 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 97,102 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 97,102 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure gaitor (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 90,567 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 90,568 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working none (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 83,780 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front arm rear bushes spliting

Pass 31 May 2013 74,861 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot clip missing

o/s/f wiper has a small split

Pass 1 Jun 2012 69,998 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 63,533 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 56,742 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 50,027 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 44,102 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 39,988 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2007 39,988 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2006 35,602 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 30,203 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2005 30,189 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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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GU52 TCO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GU52 TCO, 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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GU52 TCO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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