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EX02 THF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

172,075 mi
Last recorded172,075 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 THF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 172,075 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 172,071 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 169,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 169,824 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 158,369 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 158,369 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 150,189 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 150,189 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 150,185 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 150,185 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2020 140,670 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 140,670 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 129,827 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 129,827 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2018 116,773 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 113,140 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 110,693 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 107,865 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 10,468 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 10,468 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 101,622 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 99,632 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 96,595 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 93,215 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 88,553 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 80,149 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 73,105 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 65,342 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 65,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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EX02 THF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 EX02 THF, 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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What year was EX02 THF registered?

EX02 THF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2002.

Is EX02 THF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 THF shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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