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MK02 GWN

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,562 mi
Last recorded115,562 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 GWN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 115,562 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 113,969 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 113,966 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 111,746 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [wishbone rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advanced corrosion on rear axle

Pass 21 Sep 2018 108,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [on legal limit] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 104,875 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 101,315 miles

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 6 Oct 2015 98,132 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 93,706 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 93,706 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 89,520 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 84,702 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 79,483 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 74,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 66,635 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

off side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 May 2008 60,066 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 51,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 51,926 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 43,929 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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MK02 GWN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MK02 GWN, 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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MK02 GWN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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