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GX02 OLB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

146,256 mi
Last recorded146,256 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 OLB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 146,256 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 146,254 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 146,136 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 144,751 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 144,751 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 144,033 miles

all tyres cracking / perishing

Fail 12 Jul 2021 144,030 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

all tyres cracking / perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2020 142,984 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 138,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 131,999 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear screw in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jul 2018 131,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear screw in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Aug 2017 124,282 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 124,278 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 117,484 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 117,468 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracking and wearing inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 107,790 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f perishing

o/s/r inner edge low

steering rack inner joints

Pass 4 Aug 2014 100,236 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 92,905 miles

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Aug 2012 84,328 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 77,015 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 77,012 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 68,621 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 68,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 60,083 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 51,179 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 51,179 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 41,184 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 19,355 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 OLB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 OLB, 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 OLB registered?

GX02 OLB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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