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GX02 VNO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,944 mi
Last recorded174,944 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 174,944 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 157,589 miles

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

brakes rusty

Pass 13 May 2017 147,270 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 May 2016 139,560 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 139,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 133,541 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 124,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Some OSR brake bind.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2014 124,758 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Some OSR brake bind.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 116,018 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2013 115,979 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 108,579 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 108,575 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 May 2011 100,011 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 99,934 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 91,824 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 78,708 miles

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

front brake discs have advanced wear

Pass 30 Apr 2008 67,239 miles

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

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

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

slight play in offside front anti rollbar bushes

slight run out in front brakes

Pass 1 May 2007 57,808 miles

as before

Fail 1 May 2007 57,808 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 47,356 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 VNO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VNO, 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 VNO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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