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FH02 EAP

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,227 mi
Last recorded149,227 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 EAP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 149,227 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 149,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 141,860 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 141,860 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 139,873 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 139,873 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 135,018 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 126,903 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 122,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2011 112,745 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 May 2011 112,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2010 103,986 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 92,721 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 180,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre badly worn outer edge close to wear bars.

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge .On wear bars .

Offside rear tyre nail in the side wall.

Fail 18 Jun 2008 179,970 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre badly worn outer edge close to wear bars.

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge .On wear bars .

Offside rear tyre nail in the side wall.

Fail 19 Jun 2007 158,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 158,232 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2006 119,631 miles

LOWER ENGINE COVER DAMAGED

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FH02 EAP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH02 EAP, 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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FH02 EAP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2002.

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