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HV02 OVB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,125 mi
Last recorded172,125 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 OVB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2022 172,125 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction stuff hanging from interior mirror and stuck to screen (phone sat/nav holders) (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective too big (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 160,076 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 155,842 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 143,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 131,817 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 123,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

auxillary drive belt deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2016 110,659 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 110,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 95,167 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear bump stop perished and shock absorber dust shroud insecure

offside front indicator lens missing

Fail 1 May 2015 95,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

nearside rear bump stop perished and shock absorber dust shroud insecure

offside front indicator lens missing

Fail 4 Mar 2014 88,810 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/rear door not locking.

o/s/front flasher lens missing.

slight play in front antiroll bar bushes.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 88,810 miles

n/s/rear door not locking.

o/s/front flasher lens missing.

slight play in front antiroll bar bushes.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 85,214 miles

Offside door mirror cover broken

Offside front indicator lens missing

Fail 13 Mar 2013 85,214 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside door mirror cover broken

Offside front indicator lens missing

Pass 14 Mar 2012 81,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front indicator lens missing

Fail 14 Mar 2012 81,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front indicator lens missing

Pass 2 Mar 2011 75,876 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 68,304 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear registration plate a little insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2009 61,394 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 55,584 miles

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

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Apr 2007 44,178 miles

Front tyres 3mm tread depth remaining, Rear tyres 2mm tread depth remaining.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 34,964 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 OVB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HV02 OVB, 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 OVB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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