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AD02 MLX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,185 mi
Last recorded148,185 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 MLX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 148,185 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant level is low

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Exhaust centre section clamp has corroded off is insecure at this point and is leaking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank straps are corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And is close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front strut has movement in its upper bearings

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And is on the legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside side repeater lens is missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear seat is missing

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 139,842 miles

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Exhaust centre joining sleeve rear clamp is broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At the front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front to rear brake pipes are corroded

Fuel tank retaining straps are corroded

Nearside front strut top mount has slight movement

Nearside rear tyre outer edge is badly worn and is worn close to legal limit

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside side repeater lens is missing

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 130,106 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Front wishbone rear suspension bushes deteriorated but serviceable

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

There is slight movement in both front strut top mounts

Fail 27 Jun 2017 130,101 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Front wishbone rear suspension bushes deteriorated but serviceable

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

There is slight movement in both front strut top mounts

Pass 17 Jun 2016 116,220 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front sill lips damaged

both front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres worn on edges

cuts in nearside rear tyre

exhaust bracket broken/insecure

noise from offside rear wheel when spun

offside front coil spring slightly corroded

parking brake slightly rough action

Fail 14 Jun 2016 116,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front sill lips damaged

both front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres worn on edges

cuts in nearside rear tyre

exhaust bracket broken/insecure

noise from offside rear wheel when spun

offside front coil spring slightly corroded

parking brake slightly rough action

Pass 15 Jun 2015 102,638 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust bracket/mount insecure

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2015 102,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust bracket/mount insecure

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2014 89,894 miles

both front tyres scrubbing off inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2013 77,532 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 65,918 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded under plastic coating

Fail 11 Jun 2012 65,918 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded under plastic coating

Pass 9 Jun 2011 55,976 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 55,976 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 50,965 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 46,973 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 41,054 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 34,934 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 27,595 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2005 21,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 21,309 miles

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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AD02 MLX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD02 MLX, 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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AD02 MLX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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