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MUI 1715

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,589 mi
Last recorded172,589 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUI 1715
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 172,589 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion to front brake discs/

slight smearing from front wipers/ slight spongy to brake pedal/ under body soiled/

Pass 4 Sep 2009 160,855 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

hand brake lever high / slight dent to subframe/ slice in o/s front tyre/ slight imbalance to rear brakes/ n/s front wing mirror glass broken /

Pass 5 Sep 2008 152,608 miles

slight play in rack / slight discolour to o/s front indicator/ slight under body corrosion / slight perishing to front arm bushes / slight sill damage / slight binding n/s rear wheel / front grill damage

Pass 3 Jul 2007 138,892 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 138,892 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 126,377 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 87,176 miles

both outer sills are damaged, and gromett missing from offside

front no.plate cracked †

oil leak

registration plates, lettering and spacing poor

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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MUI 1715 is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MUI 1715, 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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What year was MUI 1715 registered?

MUI 1715 is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2002.

Is MUI 1715 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUI 1715 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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