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GX02 VMZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

73,588 mi
Last recorded73,588 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 VMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 73,588 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both rear tyres wearing low , cuts to nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 70,699 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective advise wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 67,327 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 62,334 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 57,872 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 54,496 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 53,870 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 53,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 52,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 50,858 miles

Front suspension corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2018 50,852 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front suspension corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 49,005 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 46,750 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 45,033 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 42,539 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 38,452 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 33,979 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 29,843 miles

both front brake discs pitted both rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Aug 2010 25,403 miles

both front brake discs pitted inner surfaces

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Aug 2009 19,579 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 16,214 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 13,423 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 11,464 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 VMZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 VMZ, 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 VMZ registered?

GX02 VMZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 August 2002.

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