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CV02 LZH

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

190,248 mi
Last recorded190,248 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 LZH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 190,248 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 190,245 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 182,692 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 176,847 miles

Both rear road springs rusted

Directional indicators faded

Front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Front seat belts slow to retract

Front to rear and rear metal brake pipes degrading

Front windscreen damaged

Internal headlamp adjuster set to zero to recheck the headlamp alignment

Items removed from the drivers view prior to starting the inspection

Number plates degrading

Rear shock absorbers showing signs of leakage

Service reminder active

Fail 17 Sep 2016 176,847 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Offside front lower suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Both rear road springs rusted

Directional indicators faded

Front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Front seat belts slow to retract

Front to rear and rear metal brake pipes degrading

Front windscreen damaged

Items removed from the drivers view prior to starting the inspection

Number plates degrading

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear shock absorbers showing signs of leakage

Service reminder active

Pass 10 Aug 2015 168,428 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 168,428 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 164,922 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 11 Aug 2014 164,921 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 5 Aug 2013 162,536 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 162,536 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 157,679 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 157,679 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 152,638 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 152,638 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 138,701 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 116,310 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 97,107 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 76,435 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 54,917 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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CV02 LZH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CV02 LZH, 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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CV02 LZH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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