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EX02 TZF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,289 mi
Last recorded84,289 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 TZF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 84,289 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 84,289 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 77,633 miles

Eml on

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front slightly wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 77,629 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Eml on

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front slightly wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 64,790 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting bracket broken

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Offside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 57,292 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 44,158 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 43,164 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 41,444 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 41,444 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 37,176 miles

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Pass 6 Mar 2015 34,055 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 31,150 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 28,612 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 25,480 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 23,147 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 20,829 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 18,520 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 17,199 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 17,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 13,750 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 10,292 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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EX02 TZF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EX02 TZF, 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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EX02 TZF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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