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AV02 OKU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,116 mi
Last recorded178,116 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 OKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 178,116 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber weak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perrished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front shock absorber weak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perrished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 178,106 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber weak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perrished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front shock absorber weak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perrished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 177,257 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 177,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 176,054 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear washers no water

rear wiper not working

Pass 13 Feb 2014 176,054 miles

rear washers no water

rear wiper not working

Pass 11 Feb 2013 174,504 miles

offside front wiper blade split

rear wiper - non op

Fail 6 Feb 2013 174,490 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front wiper blade split

rear wiper - non op

Pass 13 Feb 2012 169,914 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 139,986 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 139,873 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 108,231 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 74,911 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 52,598 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 52,598 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 41,467 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 33,936 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 OKU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OKU, 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 OKU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2002.

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