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MH02 MXW

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

190,860 mi
Last recorded190,860 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 MXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 190,860 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and back (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 3 May 2017 178,573 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 178,571 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 168,878 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad wear light on

Pass 25 Jun 2014 146,174 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 146,174 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 131,302 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 131,302 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 116,216 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 109,924 miles

Offside Front Drag link end socket spring broken (2.2.B.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 109,924 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 103,390 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 96,519 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 96,510 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 89,170 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 79,924 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 66,266 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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MH02 MXW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MH02 MXW, 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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What year was MH02 MXW registered?

MH02 MXW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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