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GX02 ZUD

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

170,225 mi
Last recorded170,225 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 ZUD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 170,225 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 170,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 158,600 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)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 158,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 5 Aug 2010 138,856 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

exhaust mountings in poor condition

f/suspension arm bushes wearing,brake discs wearing,coil springs corroded,f/damaged,chips in windsreen

Fail 4 Aug 2010 138,849 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

f/suspension arm bushes wearing,brake discs wearing,coil springs corroded,f/damaged,chips in windsreen

Pass 17 Jul 2009 125,803 miles

injury in \a\ zone of windscreen\front brake discs wearing\osf shockabsorber has a light misting of oil\slight play ion front suspension bushes

Fail 17 Jul 2009 125,801 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

injury in \a\ zone of windscreen\front brake discs wearing\osf shockabsorber has a light misting of oil\slight play ion front suspension bushes

Pass 24 Jul 2008 108,488 miles

cracks in windsreen

Fail 23 Jul 2007 91,607 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 91,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 72,340 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 24 Jul 2006 72,340 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate in poor condition

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 ZUD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 ZUD, 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 ZUD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 August 2002.

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