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AV02 HXB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

269,123 mi
Last recorded269,123 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 HXB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2010 269,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 269,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 268,719 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 Mar 2009 260,494 miles

2 x chips n/s/f swept area

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)

chip o/s/f swept area

Fail 20 Mar 2009 260,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

2 x chips n/s/f swept area

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

chip o/s/f swept area

engine management light on

Pass 14 Mar 2008 24,796 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 24,795 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 237,970 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 237,967 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 229,276 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 229,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 HXB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 AV02 HXB, 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 HXB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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