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AV02 HWY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,951 mi
Last recorded155,951 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 155,951 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both front (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

belly pan fitted

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to crack/perish

Pass 24 Jul 2019 155,093 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively suspect partial seized adjuster (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule @ limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))

belly pan fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2018 154,083 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 154,077 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 152,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt advise changing next service (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wing mirror damage

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt advise changing next service (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 152,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt advise changing next service (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wing mirror damage

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt advise changing next service (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 151,305 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre heavily perished

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 150,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

all 4 brake discs have surface corrosion

all 4 tyres heavily perished and cracked but no cords visible at this time

majority of suspension units corroded but none considered excessive

Fail 5 Jun 2015 150,286 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

all 4 brake discs have surface corrosion

all 4 tyres heavily perished and cracked but no cords visible at this time

majority of suspension units corroded but none considered excessive

Pass 18 Mar 2013 150,266 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 148,807 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 148,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 146,573 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 139,485 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 139,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 124,045 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 107,895 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 89,164 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 89,164 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 72,982 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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AV02 HWY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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