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ML02 RKY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

232,676 mi
Last recorded232,676 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 232,676 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Edges

Nearside Registration Plate Light Dim

Fail 12 Sep 2017 232,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both Front Tyres Worn On Edges

Nearside Registration Plate Light Dim

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 228,670 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 228,670 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 216,058 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 216,058 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 206,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 194,681 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 194,641 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 22 May 2012 183,552 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 183,552 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 170,827 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 170,827 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 157,806 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 157,806 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 145,687 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 126,103 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 110,448 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 93,771 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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ML02 RKY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RKY, 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 RKY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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