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AO02 HCA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,714 mi
Last recorded144,714 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 HCA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2017 144,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 113,476 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 108,144 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 108,144 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 101,065 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 94,335 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 94,335 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 87,439 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 75,703 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 75,703 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 59,518 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wipers slightly split

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 59,518 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wipers slightly split

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 45,267 miles

front pads very low & discs corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2006 32,541 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 32,541 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 19,052 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs starting to lip

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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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AO02 HCA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO02 HCA, 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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AO02 HCA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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