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M781 OGS

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,145 mi
Last recorded104,145 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM781 OGS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 104,145 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)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 104,048 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 95,864 miles

Air freshener hanging from interior mirror, now removed. Fits failure criteria as an obstruction to vision.

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 82,266 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front no plate damaged

Pass 1 May 2012 69,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 69,907 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 64,921 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT MIRROR SLIGHT DAMAGE

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 50,588 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 42,297 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 36,657 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 28,756 miles

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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M781 OGS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 M781 OGS, 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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M781 OGS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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