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EX02 UCA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,223 mi
Last recorded148,223 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 148,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 148,222 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 130,980 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 130,980 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 110,532 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 110,532 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2012 91,334 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both lower arm bushes soft, some movement but arms appear new

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on outer edge, 195/65r15

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 17 Oct 2012 91,334 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both lower arm bushes soft, some movement but arms appear new

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on outer edge, 195/65r15

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 18 Oct 2011 75,583 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 71,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Dec 2010 71,448 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2009 65,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2008 60,283 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 54,659 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 52,492 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 42,067 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 UCA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 UCA, 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 UCA registered?

EX02 UCA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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