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GX02 UTR

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

224,789 mi
Last recorded224,789 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 UTR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 224,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 224,798 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 222,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 222,537 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 220,057 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 220,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 216,815 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 216,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2010 214,469 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 214,469 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 210,376 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 199,409 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 162,567 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 UTR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UTR, 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 UTR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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