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GX02 XWG

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,376 mi
Last recorded121,376 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 121,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also heavily worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also heavily worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 112,311 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 112,311 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 107,975 miles

both wishbone bushes have slight play

Fail 3 Aug 2015 107,975 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both wishbone bushes have slight play

Pass 15 Jul 2014 102,360 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 9,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2012 92,677 miles

Airbag warning lamp is on.

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 85,374 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 73,926 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 73,924 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 63,851 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 57,602 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 47,588 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 16 Jun 2006 37,288 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 XWG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XWG, 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 XWG registered?

GX02 XWG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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