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GX02 HMY

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,575 mi
Last recorded110,575 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 HMY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 110,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

No emissions test results - unable to obtain metered smoke reading

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 110,570 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

No emissions test results - unable to obtain metered smoke reading

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 107,321 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 107,321 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 262,224 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 254,232 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 249,414 miles

Centre rear brake light working but Faulty.

Corrosion on brake pipes.

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 249,411 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Centre rear brake light working but Faulty.

Corrosion on brake pipes.

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 245,617 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 245,617 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 240,531 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 237,607 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 237,607 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 206,779 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 206,777 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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GX02 HMY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GX02 HMY, 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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GX02 HMY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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