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AD02 MSU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

333,104 mi
Last recorded333,104 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 MSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 333,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 333,097 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 315,118 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 300,475 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 300,473 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 277,413 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 258,206 miles

engine water leak

Fail 3 May 2018 258,204 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

engine water leak

Pass 27 Apr 2017 239,424 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 239,422 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 219,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 197,275 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 196,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 177,329 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 156,292 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 137,338 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 120,457 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 101,424 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 101,424 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 82,704 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 65,357 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 65,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 46,605 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 38,929 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 30,450 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 MSU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AD02 MSU, 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 AD02 MSU registered?

AD02 MSU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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