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PY02 GXO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,789 mi
Last recorded146,789 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY02 GXO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 146,789 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 146,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 142,333 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 137,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2014 132,154 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 123,423 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 114,858 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 103,828 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 92,361 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 83,263 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 72,531 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 59,535 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 59,466 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 46,913 miles

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

exhaust centre bracket breaking away

slight oil mist on right front shocker

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 GXO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PY02 GXO, 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 PY02 GXO registered?

PY02 GXO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2002.

Is PY02 GXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY02 GXO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PY02 GXO have outstanding finance?

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