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FH02 EBA

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

226,881 mi
Last recorded226,881 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 EBA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 226,881 miles

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 201,359 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 201,359 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 177,023 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 158,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 157,241 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2013 148,377 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 148,351 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 140,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 135,225 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 128,413 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 121,558 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 110,639 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 96,967 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 83,385 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 70,677 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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FH02 EBA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FH02 EBA, 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 EBA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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