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MV02 ZBR

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,992 mi
Last recorded128,992 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 ZBR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 128,992 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 128,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front nearside tyre worn on outer edge

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2013 121,183 miles

Track rod inner joints appear to have slight free play

Pass 23 Mar 2012 111,433 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 111,433 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 101,043 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nail in n/s/rear tyre near the edge not repairable.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 86,528 miles

n/s/front inner cv boot clip missing..

rear spring assistor fitted..

Fail 30 Apr 2009 72,437 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake judder front + rear

slight play in front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

slight play in o/s/f suspension top mounting

Pass 30 Apr 2009 72,437 miles

brake judder front + rear

slight play in front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

slight play in o/s/f suspension top mounting

Pass 22 Jul 2008 64,872 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 54,785 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 43,904 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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MV02 ZBR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV02 ZBR, 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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MV02 ZBR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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