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LF02 VHV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,322 mi
Last recorded128,322 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 VHV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 128,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 123,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust mount broken

front indicator lenses loose but not insecure

front pads and discs worn

n/s rear indicator faded

wiper blades split and smeary

Pass 27 Aug 2013 118,836 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 118,836 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front steering fouling nsf

front steering fouling osf

Pass 15 May 2012 110,777 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 103,769 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 103,569 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2010 91,676 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Slight damage to o/side of front bumper.

Slight fadeing on front registration plate.

Slight fadeing on rear registration plate.

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 91,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight damage to o/side of front bumper.

Slight fadeing on front registration plate.

Slight fadeing on rear registration plate.

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 81,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front and rear number plate poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2008 69,210 miles

front and rear registration plates detearearating

Fail 30 Apr 2008 69,210 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear registration plates detearearating

Pass 19 Apr 2007 58,488 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 58,488 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 50,384 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 50,384 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LF02 VHV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LF02 VHV, 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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LF02 VHV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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