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GX02 VMF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

242,299 mi
Last recorded242,299 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 VMF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 242,299 miles

both rear shoick absorber dust covers insecure

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Oct 2011 242,189 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shoick absorber dust covers insecure

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2010 200,182 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 155,924 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 143,160 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 143,160 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

All tyres required shortly

Pass 5 Oct 2007 128,093 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 114,302 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 VMF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VMF, 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 VMF registered?

GX02 VMF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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