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R4 GHJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,188 mi
Last recorded117,188 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 GHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 117,188 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 117,188 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 103,096 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 88,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 22 Dec 2012 88,880 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 15 Jul 2011 80,908 miles

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

Oil leak

wiper blades smearing the windscreen

Fail 15 Jul 2011 80,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

wiper blades smearing the windscreen

Pass 8 Jun 2010 68,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 56,956 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 41,642 miles

left rear tyre wall cut change it soon

Fail 4 Jun 2007 41,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

left rear tyre wall cut change it soon

Pass 20 Jun 2006 26,461 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 21,245 miles

front wipers beginning to smear

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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R4 GHJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R4 GHJ, 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 R4 GHJ registered?

R4 GHJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2002.

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