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MK02 CRZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

317,182 mi
Last recorded317,182 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 CRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 317,182 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 298,935 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 284,198 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 269,572 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 256,220 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 239,224 miles

all tyres worn 1956515

brake pedal travel

front brake discs pads worn close to limit

front knock suspect roll bar

knock at rear

osr wheel bearing slight roughness

some component corrosion

under trays damage

Fail 12 Feb 2019 238,457 miles

Exhaust system insecure join sleeve clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all tyres worn 1956515

brake pedal travel

front brake discs pads worn close to limit

front knock suspect roll bar

osr wheel bearing slight roughness

some component corrosion

under trays damage

Pass 19 Feb 2018 217,659 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 209,414 miles

o/s/r shock absorber slightly leaking

rear brake pipes contain corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2016 190,012 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 174,353 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 157,876 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres low inner edges 2-3mm

n/s/r tyre going out of shape inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2014 157,876 miles

both front tyres low inner edges 2-3mm

n/s/r tyre going out of shape inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2013 144,683 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 145,520 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 131,103 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 119,559 miles

nearside rear and offside rear brake hoses contain corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2010 108,241 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 108,240 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 96,039 miles

both front and n/s/rear tyres on legal limit .

Pass 18 Mar 2008 84,453 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 72,486 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 59,318 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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MK02 CRZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 MK02 CRZ, 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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MK02 CRZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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