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ML02 LXW

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

188,098 mi
Last recorded188,098 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 LXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 188,098 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

front exhaust bracket broken

play in n/s steering rack end

Fail 30 May 2014 188,098 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

front exhaust bracket broken

play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 24 May 2013 170,914 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brakes slightly out of balance

front exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 24 May 2013 170,914 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brakes slightly out of balance

front exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 18 May 2012 152,416 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 152,416 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 May 2011 135,412 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 135,412 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 118,676 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 118,676 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

brake pad warning light on

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 May 2009 102,342 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 102,342 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 83,934 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edges

n/s/r tyre side walls cracked

o/s main to rear b.pipe corroded

Fail 22 May 2008 83,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edges

n/s/r tyre side walls cracked

o/s main to rear b.pipe corroded

Pass 26 May 2007 67,582 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 27 May 2006 49,932 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

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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ML02 LXW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ML02 LXW, 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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ML02 LXW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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