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GX02 XVP

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

114,746 mi
Last recorded114,746 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 XVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 114,746 miles

Engine light on

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + exhaust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 104,934 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Rear rear hand brake reading low

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2023 104,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour [white] (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Rear rear hand brake reading low

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2022 94,168 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn down on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear undertray insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2021 88,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 88,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 83,225 miles

Engine breather hose split

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 83,225 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine breather hose split

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 81,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension components corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2018 80,815 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 80,815 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 79,697 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

play in nearside front wheel bearing,suspension components corroding

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 79,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

play in nearside front wheel bearing,suspension components corroding

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 76,162 miles

front tyres wearing on edges,brake discs wearing

suspension components+brake ferrules corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2015 71,327 miles

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

suspension components corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2014 67,288 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 63,404 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 63,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 58,928 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 11 Jun 2012 58,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 55,211 miles

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

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

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

all tyres worn on edges.

automatic head lamp levler damaged.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 50,527 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2009 45,661 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 45,651 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine light on

Pass 10 Jun 2008 40,489 miles

engine light on \rear pads wearing

Fail 9 Jun 2008 40,479 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine light on \rear pads wearing

Pass 6 Jun 2007 33,790 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 29,741 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 XVP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 XVP, 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 XVP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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