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MK02 CTE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

195,710 mi
Last recorded195,710 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 CTE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 195,710 miles

Under tray insecure

Fail 11 Feb 2016 195,703 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Under tray insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2015 187,655 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 187,645 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 180,891 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 180,891 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 173,564 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 173,564 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 165,808 miles

front wishbonne rear bushes worn

Pass 11 Feb 2011 156,378 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2010 147,556 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 147,546 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 139,339 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 131,458 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 118,055 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 118,026 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 101,980 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 CTE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MK02 CTE, 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 CTE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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