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AV02 HUZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

248,548 mi
Last recorded248,548 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 HUZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 248,548 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 243,446 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 240,125 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 238,738 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 226,555 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 226,555 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 214,522 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 214,522 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 202,487 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 189,828 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 174,632 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 161,163 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 161,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 149,018 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 149,018 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 136,798 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 124,053 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 112,243 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 112,243 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 100,631 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 87,789 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 87,789 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 73,071 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 59,552 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 59,550 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AV02 HUZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AV02 HUZ, 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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AV02 HUZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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