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HN02 UHF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

290,230 mi
Last recorded290,230 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 UHF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 290,230 miles

exhaust in poor condition

heat shields loose

n/s/f anti roll bar end link split

n/s/f cv boot in poor condition

p/s pipes rusty

rear brake balance poor

rear springs rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2014 278,062 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorating and slight blow

rear coil springs rusty

slight noise in the n/s/r wheel bearing

some bulbs in high level stop lamp inop

Fail 10 Oct 2014 277,931 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

rear coil springs rusty

slight noise in the n/s/r wheel bearing

o/s/f brake flexy hose has rubbed the shock and is damaged / rubbed flat in one spot , recommend replace

Pass 1 Nov 2013 267,316 miles

n/s/r shock damp

number plates in poor condition

rear springs rusty

crack in the n/s mirror glass

Fail 1 Nov 2013 267,316 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

number plates in poor condition

rear springs rusty

crack in the n/s mirror glass

n/s/r shock damp

Pass 6 Jul 2012 247,875 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 231,544 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 15 Jul 2010 211,685 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nsr shock cover split

Pass 15 Jul 2010 211,685 miles

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

nsr shock cover split

Pass 3 Jul 2009 192,778 miles

centre stop lamp has some bulbs not working

handbrake lever button missing

nearside rear shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2008 163,812 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight wear from steering rack

Pass 2 Jul 2007 133,580 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 95,252 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 70,213 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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HN02 UHF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HN02 UHF, 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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HN02 UHF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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