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HV02 OTZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,452 mi
Last recorded144,452 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 OTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 144,452 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 134,903 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml light on

Fail 4 Jul 2014 134,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml light on

Pass 3 Sep 2013 127,241 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust centre bracket weld broken

nearside headlamp unit bracket broken

Pass 15 Jun 2012 116,831 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 116,831 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre exhaust bracket broken,but supporting exhaust

EML on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 105,337 miles

engine management lamp on

underfloor covers not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Fail 22 Sep 2010 105,337 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine management lamp on

underfloor covers not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,618 miles

Engin management lamp on

Pass 4 Sep 2008 79,744 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)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 79,744 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 71,354 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 71,275 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust rattling when revved

Pass 11 Aug 2006 59,133 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 59,133 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVENLY ON TREAD PATTERNS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGES

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 OTZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OTZ, 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 OTZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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