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HS02 TKZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

171,322 mi
Last recorded171,322 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS02 TKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 171,322 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 171,322 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 157,024 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 157,024 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 141,855 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 141,855 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 129,725 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 114,184 miles

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

n/s/f wishbone rear bush perishing

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + on limit

o/s/f wishbone rear bush heavily split

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge + on limit

o/s/r wheel started to bind

rear axle bushes split

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 11 Mar 2013 114,177 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

both front lower arm inner rear bushs are deteriorated, not excessivly worn at present

offside front tyre pressure is low, cracked and perished on outer wall and worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

rear axle bushs are deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2013 114,169 miles

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front lower arm inner rear bushs are deteriorated, not excessivly worn at present

offside front tyre pressure is low, cracked and perished on outer wall and worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

rear axle bushs are deteriorated

Fail 7 Feb 2012 102,477 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 102,477 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2011 96,760 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 92,113 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 85,415 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 77,330 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 676,525 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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HS02 TKZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HS02 TKZ, 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 HS02 TKZ registered?

HS02 TKZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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