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EX02 TZL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,075 mi
Last recorded135,075 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 TZL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 135,075 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 131,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 126,625 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 126,611 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 122,877 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 122,858 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 118,084 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 118,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 114,768 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 109,826 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front/rear tyre has slight cut

Fail 11 Apr 2017 109,826 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front/rear tyre has slight cut

Pass 8 Apr 2016 103,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre perishing

Pass 8 Apr 2015 97,555 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 90,338 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 83,270 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 77,016 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 68,814 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 63,086 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 56,209 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 51,503 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 43,641 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 37,236 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 TZL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc 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 TZL, 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 TZL registered?

EX02 TZL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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