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GX02 HRW

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,597 mi
Last recorded78,597 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 HRW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 78,597 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 74,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 74,824 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 74,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 74,044 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Catalytic converter (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wipers not tested

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 73,731 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking and sidewall wornm

Offside Front tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Rear both coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2022 73,731 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking and sidewall wornm

Offside Front tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Rear both coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 73,379 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 73,079 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 73,076 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 72,033 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 71,215 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2017 70,753 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 70,062 miles

Offside Front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low

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

corrosion on edges of front brake discs

engine management

Fail 12 May 2016 70,037 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low

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

corrosion on edges of front brake discs

engine management

Pass 16 May 2015 69,415 miles

engine light on

Pass 1 Apr 2014 68,971 miles

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

corrosion on edges of front brake discs.

engine managment warning light on.

exhaust heat sheild loose.

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low.

one high level brake light bulb not working.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 67,386 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 65,148 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 62,359 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 62,359 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 59,541 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 55,187 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2006 47,538 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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GX02 HRW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX02 HRW, 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 GX02 HRW registered?

GX02 HRW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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