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PY02 GZC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

213,208 mi
Last recorded213,208 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY02 GZC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 213,208 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2018 213,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2017 208,900 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all visible pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 208,900 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all visible pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 201,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 201,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high Both sides adjusted OK (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Items removed from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 193,520 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 186,216 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 170,256 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 155,914 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 163,449 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 152,505 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 141,666 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 128,899 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 114,662 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 101,946 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 GZC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GZC, 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 GZC registered?

PY02 GZC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2002.

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