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AV02 RXZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,307 mi
Last recorded135,307 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 RXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 135,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 135,307 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 132,497 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 124,203 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both top mounts have slight moment

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 117,443 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 117,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 115,304 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 115,289 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 113,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 112,777 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 112,777 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 109,860 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 107,140 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 107,140 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 101,110 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 97,488 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 92,974 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)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 92,974 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 3 Dec 2013 88,462 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 82,373 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 77,533 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 73,874 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 69,831 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 69,831 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 64,584 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 64,584 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 59,518 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 51,307 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 51,307 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 41,385 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 RXZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 RXZ, 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 RXZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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