MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,058 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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))
brake backing plate corroded
rear brake sticking very slightly
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
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
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
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
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
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
front brake discs worn
o/s mirror damaged
o/s steering arm worn
wishbone bushes splitting
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
o/s front indicator damaged
o/s mirror glass damaged
rear brake discs rusty
wishbone bushes splitting
keep close check on rear tyre depths
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
keep check on tyre depths
o/s mirror damaged
wishbone bushes splitting
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
keep check on tyre depths
o/s mirror damaged
wishbone bushes splitting
exhaust system has slight leal around catylitic converter
osf mirror cracked
osr nsr tyres worn on inner edges
o/s wing mirror cracked
O/S DOOR MIRROR IS CRACKED
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
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside rear tyre wearing close to wear bars
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.
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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