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LR02 TLK

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,003 mi
Last recorded174,003 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 TLK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 174,003 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear back plate wet cylinder leaking

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 165,367 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 154,350 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 143,949 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 129,836 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 126,675 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 112,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 112,683 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 99,558 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 87,250 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 85,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2012 85,742 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2011 77,783 miles

front tyres close to wear indicator bars

Pass 9 Jun 2010 71,305 miles

nearside front tyre close to wear indicators

nearside rear door does not open so cannot fully check inner sill

Pass 9 Jun 2009 64,478 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 57,013 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 50,092 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 42,731 miles

both rear tyres cracking

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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LR02 TLK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LR02 TLK, 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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LR02 TLK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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