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FY02 PVL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,215 mi
Last recorded127,215 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 PVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 127,215 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 127,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Height level sensor linkage disconnected (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 119,440 miles

Damage to N/S/F & O/S/F Chassis(below seats)

Damage to N/S/F & O/S/F Sill edges

Fail 12 Jun 2017 119,440 miles

Damage to N/S/F & O/S/F Chassis(below seats)

Damage to N/S/F & O/S/F Sill edges

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2016 112,735 miles

Front both sides sill corroded

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

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

Fail 18 May 2016 112,718 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front both sides sill corroded

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 106,091 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 106,089 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2014 98,547 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 90,452 miles

BOTH SILLS DAMAGED AT FRONT

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

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

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WIPER BLADE RUBBERS SPLIT

Pass 16 May 2012 84,357 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 75,596 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PRESSURE LOW

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 75,596 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PRESSURE LOW

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 68,119 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING LOOSE

FRONT BRAKE PADS OVER HALF WORN

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 15 May 2009 61,841 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 54,376 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 46,584 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 37,442 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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FY02 PVL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FY02 PVL, 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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FY02 PVL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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