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AO02 OEV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,766 mi
Last recorded105,766 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 OEV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 105,766 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 102,170 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 90,957 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 90,957 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 80,611 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 80,601 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 69,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light illuminated

Fail 21 Oct 2010 69,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 61,864 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 53,608 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 29 Oct 2007 48,764 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 41,343 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 34,471 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2005 34,471 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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 OEV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AO02 OEV, 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 AO02 OEV registered?

AO02 OEV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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The MOT history for AO02 OEV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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