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HV02 OHC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,346 mi
Last recorded185,346 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 OHC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 185,346 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 185,346 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 176,673 miles

Nearside Rear indicator slightly discoloured

both rear tyres worn and misshapen on inner edges

front sub frame has been modified

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2015 162,497 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front sills damaged

Fail 13 May 2015 162,497 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front sills damaged

Pass 7 May 2014 151,796 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2014 151,796 miles

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2013 141,440 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 141,440 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 May 2012 131,532 miles

N/S/F, N/S/R & O/S/R tyres perished

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 May 2012 131,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S/F, N/S/R & O/S/R tyres perished

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R tyre has two nails in tread area

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 131,303 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

rear coil springs corroded

rear brake discs corroding

2 nails in offside rear tyre

both front wishbone arm rear bushes starting to split

engine undertray fitted

offside door mirror glass cracked

play in offside track rod

rear number plate starting to delaminate

rear tyres slightly perished

stonechips in front screen

very slight play in front suspension leg top mounts

Pass 6 Apr 2011 124,970 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front of both door sills damaged

offside front bumper scratched

Pass 8 Apr 2010 116,516 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 107,336 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 95,453 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 80,868 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 66,641 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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HV02 OHC 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 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 HV02 OHC, 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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HV02 OHC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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