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HV02 OWD

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

249,907 mi
Last recorded249,907 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 249,907 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2016 235,402 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened and offside rear (2.4.A.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 235,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened and offside rear (2.4.A.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 213,121 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 193,613 miles

rear brake discs corroded and worn

undertray fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 1 Sep 2014 193,596 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded and worn

slight movement in offside front lower arm front bush

undertray fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Jul 2013 180,861 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 177,268 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 165,334 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

center exhaust mount broken

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

slight imbalance on rear brake efforts

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Feb 2012 165,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

center exhaust mount broken

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

slight imbalance on rear brake efforts

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Jan 2011 154,330 miles

play in offside front suspension lower arm foward inner mounting bush

stone chip front screen

Pass 4 Nov 2009 143,922 miles

both front wipers split

rear indicators starting to discolour

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 4 Nov 2008 125,828 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 125,828 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 114,901 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 108,217 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 OWD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OWD, 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 OWD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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