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HV02 OVC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,495 mi
Last recorded179,495 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 OVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 179,495 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine mangement light on

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 179,495 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine mangement light on

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 163,465 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 155,790 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

O/S/F inner c.v boot split

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 147,164 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 147,164 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 132,656 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 120,583 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 106,690 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 89,195 miles

offside front wheel arch shield loose

Fail 27 Mar 2007 89,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front wheel arch shield loose

Pass 24 Mar 2006 70,839 miles

both rear tyres getting low

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

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 OVC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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