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LF02 VKL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

163,564 mi
Last recorded163,564 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 VKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 163,564 miles

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inside edges

Exhaust in poor condition

Minor oil leaks

Slight play in steering

Fail 19 Feb 2019 163,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inside edges

Exhaust in poor condition

Minor oil leaks

Slight play in steering

Pass 26 Feb 2018 161,912 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 161,724 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 156,470 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 156,470 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 148,945 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 148,944 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 145,601 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre worn low inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn low outer edge

screen chipped

Fail 16 Jan 2015 145,601 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre worn low inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn low outer edge

screen chipped

Pass 28 Jan 2014 141,249 miles

chip in screen zone a

front suspension arm bushes poor condition split and deteriated

n/s/r door difficult to open

Fail 28 Jan 2014 141,249 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

chip in screen zone a

front discs lipped

front suspension arm bushes poor condition split and deteriated

n/s/r door difficult to open

play in n/s/f steering rack joint

washers poor

Pass 24 Jan 2013 135,519 miles

front discs lipped

o/s inner joint play

screen chipped

washers poor

Fail 24 Jan 2013 135,519 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs lipped

o/s inner joint play

screen chipped

washers poor

Pass 9 Feb 2012 130,908 miles

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 9 Feb 2012 130,908 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 24 Jan 2011 123,448 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worne

Fail 21 Jan 2011 123,436 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

front brake discs slightly worne

nearside and offside rear brake discs worne and pitted

Pass 5 Feb 2010 113,268 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 113,268 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 105,682 miles

minimum play in nearside off steering track arm

Fail 10 Feb 2009 105,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

minimum play in nearside off steering track arm

Pass 5 Feb 2008 88,007 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 68,834 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting too wear on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2006 50,959 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 50,959 miles

Nearside Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.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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LF02 VKL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LF02 VKL, 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 VKL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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