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LA02 OTC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,753 mi
Last recorded134,753 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 OTC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 134,753 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 134,753 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 122,552 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 122,552 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 110,957 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 110,957 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 97,346 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 82,295 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine management lamp on

Fail 3 Aug 2009 82,295 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 5 Aug 2008 68,137 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 55,574 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 55,572 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 46,054 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 36,458 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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LA02 OTC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LA02 OTC, 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 LA02 OTC registered?

LA02 OTC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is LA02 OTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA02 OTC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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