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CHZ 8172

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,246 mi
Last recorded121,246 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHZ 8172
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 121,246 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 115,886 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 112,060 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 108,080 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 108,080 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 105,291 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 102,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 93,460 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 93,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 65,642 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 61,278 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 45,862 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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CHZ 8172 is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CHZ 8172, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CHZ 8172 registered?

CHZ 8172 is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is CHZ 8172 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHZ 8172 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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