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L88 EAP

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,271 mi
Last recorded144,271 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 EAP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 144,271 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 129,631 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 116,380 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 103,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 85,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 68,979 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 60,015 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 56,068 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 56,068 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 61,436 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 61,436 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 47,473 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 11 Nov 2008 47,473 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 16 Nov 2007 43,563 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 39,244 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 34,824 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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L88 EAP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L88 EAP, 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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What year was L88 EAP registered?

L88 EAP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is L88 EAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 EAP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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