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GX02 UUG

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

179,250 mi
Last recorded179,250 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 179,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 163,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tension spring missing from wiper arm but still clearing screen

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres on 2mm

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper damaged

nail nsr

ns/os front play in, inner track rod joints

Fail 7 Sep 2015 163,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tension spring missing from wiper arm but still clearing screen

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres on 2mm

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper damaged

nail nsr

ns/os front play in, inner track rod joints

Pass 17 Sep 2014 149,474 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wipers slightly smeary

front bumper damaged

o/s/f inicator lense missing

Fail 11 Sep 2014 149,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wipers slightly smeary

front bumper damaged

o/s/f inicator lense missing

Pass 12 Sep 2013 144,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

damage to the front bumper

the nsf tyre is perrished dot code 2003 195 65 r 15 91 h

the rear high level stop lamp has two bulbs not working

Fail 12 Sep 2013 144,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

damage to the front bumper

the nsf tyre is perrished dot code 2003 195 65 r 15 91 h

the rear high level stop lamp has two bulbs not working

Pass 14 Sep 2012 141,683 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

brake pedal is slow reacting when first aplyed it is not spongy and doesnt have excesive travel service test result 66 percent advise

center exhaust support bracket is insecure but system is still supported

Fail 12 Sep 2012 141,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

brake pedal is slow reacting when first aplyed it is not spongy and doesnt have excesive travel service test result 66 percent advise

center exhaust support bracket is insecure but system is still supported

Pass 14 Sep 2011 137,302 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear parking sensor insecure

Fail 13 Sep 2011 137,249 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear parking sensor insecure

Fail 15 Sep 2010 132,106 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 132,106 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 120,864 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 120,864 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 118,113 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 109,179 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 105,567 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 105,560 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 101,712 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 101,712 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UUG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UUG, 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 UUG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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