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GX02 KLZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

191,715 mi
Last recorded191,715 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 KLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 191,715 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 191,715 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 175,364 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 175,361 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 170,106 miles

engine oil on min

Fail 27 Feb 2016 170,106 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working poor connection (1.2.1b)

engine oil on min

Pass 20 Feb 2015 163,462 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 156,938 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

gearstick stiff to move in neutral

Pass 22 Feb 2013 150,708 miles

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

oil leak from top of engine

rear brake discs are very corroded

the gear lever is very stiff

wipers are in poor condition

Fail 22 Feb 2013 150,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak from top of engine

rear brake discs are very corroded

the gear lever is very stiff

wipers are in poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2012 143,343 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 136,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 136,475 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 127,722 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

Fail 22 Feb 2010 127,715 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

Pass 23 Feb 2009 114,949 miles

both front , rear inner wishbone bushes becoming weak

chip in windscreen

front brake discs lipped and corroding

front no plate starting to disfigure

Fail 23 Feb 2009 114,943 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front , rear inner wishbone bushes becoming weak

chip in windscreen

front brake discs lipped and corroding

front no plate starting to disfigure

Pass 22 Feb 2008 103,850 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

REAR VALVE STEMS STARTING TO PERISH

Fail 22 Feb 2008 103,845 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

REAR VALVE STEMS STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 9 Feb 2007 92,368 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 24 Feb 2006 77,754 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

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 KLZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 KLZ, 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 KLZ registered?

GX02 KLZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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