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LF02 VKO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,738 mi
Last recorded159,738 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 VKO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 159,738 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advise n/s/f flasher clear lens missing advise glow light flahing advise coil springs rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2021 144,169 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 144,169 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 134,187 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 134,179 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 127,504 miles

central seat belt and stalk removed from car now only 2 seater

Fail 16 Aug 2019 127,501 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 117,769 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 112,955 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 112,955 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 May 2016 107,059 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 107,059 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 104,645 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 98,463 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 98,463 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 87,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,182 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 76,711 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 70,457 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 62,565 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 56,523 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 14,776 miles

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

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

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 VKO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LF02 VKO, 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 VKO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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