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CF02 TFA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

218,983 mi
Last recorded218,983 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF02 TFA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 218,983 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 214,156 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 209,610 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 209,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 202,146 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 195,391 miles

Offside Front tyre worn away on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2016 188,096 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 188,096 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2015 176,002 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 176,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 159,713 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 159,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s front brake binding

Pass 5 Jun 2013 144,314 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 144,314 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

nail in o/s rear tyre

o/s front tyre close to legal limit and worn away on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2012 129,411 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 115,622 miles

centre rear seatbelt sticking

n/s rear tyre on legal limit in patches and worn out of shape

Pass 15 Jun 2010 100,240 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 100,240 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 83,696 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 83,696 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 68,090 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 68,090 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 58,591 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 58,591 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 50,321 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CF02 TFA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CF02 TFA, 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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CF02 TFA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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