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GX02 SMO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,256 mi
Last recorded68,256 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 SMO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 68,256 miles

front lower wishbone rear bushes slightly split

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front indicator becoming discolourd

Fail 16 Apr 2009 68,248 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

front lower wishbone rear bushes slightly split

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front brake judders slightly

offside front indicator becoming discolourd

Pass 23 Apr 2008 59,047 miles

osr shockabsorber cover for security

Pass 10 Apr 2007 50,160 miles

both front tyrtes for inner tread wear

front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Apr 2006 39,406 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 SMO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SMO, 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 SMO registered?

GX02 SMO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2002.

Is GX02 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX02 SMO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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