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AO02 RVC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

184,844 mi
Last recorded184,844 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 RVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 184,844 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 184,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 175,283 miles

Nearside windscreen washer jet weak

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 175,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside windscreen washer jet weak

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 162,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Nearside side reapeater lens missing

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 147,086 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre getting close to wear marks

Fail 28 Oct 2015 147,084 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre getting close to wear marks

Pass 2 Jun 2014 131,119 miles

o/s/f wing and indicator side repeater lamp damaged. Lamp outer lense missing

Fail 2 Jun 2014 131,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f wing and indicator side repeater lamp damaged. Lamp outer lense missing

Fail 29 May 2013 117,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing close to limit.

n/s/f wing damaged + n/s repeater light lens missing.

Pass 29 May 2013 117,442 miles

front tyres wearing close to limit.

n/s/f wing damaged + n/s repeater light lens missing.

Pass 31 May 2012 106,823 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 106,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 96,179 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 96,179 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 18 May 2010 86,562 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2010 86,562 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 76,363 miles

inner tread wearing thin on both front tyres.

visual check only on nearside rear seat belt (child seat fitted).

Fail 22 May 2009 76,363 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inner tread wearing thin on both front tyres.

visual check only on nearside rear seat belt (child seat fitted).

Pass 27 May 2008 65,619 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 65,619 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2007 49,865 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 38,403 miles

chip in zone A of windscreen just under 10 milimeters.

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 RVC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 RVC, 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 RVC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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