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GX02 HPA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

195,227 mi
Last recorded195,227 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 HPA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 195,227 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 195,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 174,601 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 174,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 172,886 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 168,356 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 168,356 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 164,399 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 164,399 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 159,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre perished

possible wiper fault

Pass 8 Mar 2011 159,228 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

possible wiper fault

Pass 15 Mar 2010 149,690 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 147,562 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 144,351 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 144,335 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 140,400 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 136,402 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 136,402 miles

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

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 HPA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HPA, 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 HPA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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