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PY02 GXK

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

157,058 mi
Last recorded157,058 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY02 GXK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 157,058 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 157,016 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Nearside inner rack end and track rod end play (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 153,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Rack end has slight play

Fail 15 Feb 2022 153,690 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to backs (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 148,258 miles

brake backing plate corroded

rear brake sticking very slightly

Fail 20 Mar 2019 148,255 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake backing plate corroded

rear brake sticking very slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2018 139,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.75mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake pads and discs worn

o/s mirror glass damaged

o/s rear brake backing plate corroded

slight blow on centre exhaust section

Fail 19 Mar 2018 139,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.75mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake pads and discs worn

o/s rear brake backing plate corroded

slight blow on centre exhaust section

Pass 14 Mar 2017 130,730 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

front brakes worn/rusty

o/s inner rack end worn-advise to replace

o/s mirror glass cracked

slight exhaust blow on centre

Fail 14 Mar 2017 130,730 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

front brakes worn/rusty

o/s inner rack end worn-advise to replace

o/s mirror glass cracked

slight exhaust blow on centre

Pass 14 Mar 2016 125,064 miles

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

front brake discs worn

o/s mirror damaged

o/s rack end worn

slight exhaust blow

wipers split on ends

Pass 19 Mar 2015 118,799 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s mirror damaged

o/s steering arm worn

wishbone bushes splitting

Fail 18 Mar 2015 118,799 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

o/s mirror damaged

o/s steering arm worn

rear brake sticking slightly

rear discs very rusty-advise to replace

wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 20 Mar 2014 110,610 miles

o/s front indicator damaged

o/s mirror glass damaged

rear brake discs rusty

wishbone bushes splitting

keep close check on rear tyre depths

Fail 20 Mar 2014 110,610 miles

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

keep close check on rear tyre depths

o/s front indicator damaged

o/s mirror glass damaged

rear brake discs rusty

wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 19 Mar 2013 104,121 miles

keep check on tyre depths

o/s mirror damaged

wishbone bushes splitting

Fail 19 Mar 2013 104,121 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

keep check on tyre depths

o/s mirror damaged

wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 22 Mar 2012 97,969 miles

exhaust system has slight leal around catylitic converter

osf mirror cracked

osr nsr tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2011 89,942 miles

o/s wing mirror cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2010 80,318 miles

O/S DOOR MIRROR IS CRACKED

Fail 19 Mar 2010 80,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

O/S DOOR MIRROR IS CRACKED

Pass 16 Mar 2009 72,302 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 72,231 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 65,443 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 53,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre wearing close to wear bars

Pass 16 Mar 2006 41,534 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges. Advise these be replaced.

Fail 15 Mar 2006 41,509 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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PY02 GXK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 PY02 GXK, 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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PY02 GXK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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