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MK02 TXS

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

219,913 mi
Last recorded219,913 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 219,913 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 211,311 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 205,654 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 192,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 182,234 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 170,702 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 159,097 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 147,306 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 135,672 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 135,672 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 May 2013 131,524 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

excessive hand brake travel

front number plate marked

Pass 28 May 2012 125,318 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake travel high

Pass 19 May 2011 114,979 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

noise from both rear brake drums

o/s front wish bone bush cracking and weak

Fail 19 May 2011 114,979 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

noise from both rear brake drums

o/s front wish bone bush cracking and weak

Pass 14 May 2010 105,897 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 96,693 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 96,688 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2008 88,980 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2007 76,141 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 76,140 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2006 66,136 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2005 52,859 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 TXS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 MK02 TXS, 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 TXS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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