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EO02 EBK

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

95,660 mi
Last recorded95,660 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 EBK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 95,660 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion underside

Pass 3 Feb 2025 77,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable touching exhaust

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 77,892 miles

Emissions unable to be completed back box missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 59,653 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 59,559 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 55,172 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 51,815 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 49,298 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 45,494 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Jun 2019 45,494 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 41,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 41,174 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 34,786 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2017 34,744 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2013 23,354 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate around edge of outer sidewall.

Fail 3 Sep 2013 23,354 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate around edge of outer sidewall.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 30,814 miles

Both wiperblades split at ends.

Lower end of offside rear coil spring missing but spring remains located when vehicle raised.

Outer edge of offside rear tyre deteriorating.

Signs of slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Fail 3 Aug 2012 30,812 miles

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

Both wiperblades split at ends.

Lower end of offside rear coil spring missing but spring remains located when vehicle raised.

Outer edge of offside rear tyre deteriorating.

Signs of slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 28,752 miles

Nearside front and offside rear tyre sidewalls and tread deteriorating.

Fail 4 Aug 2011 28,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front and offside rear tyre sidewalls and tread deteriorating.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 26,361 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre,surface deterioration of tread and low on pressure.

Fail 6 Jul 2010 26,361 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre,surface deterioration of tread and low on pressure.

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 24,807 miles

offside front tyre small cut

Pass 7 Jul 2008 20,952 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 15,168 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 11,646 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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EO02 EBK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EO02 EBK, 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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EO02 EBK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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