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MV02 ZCT

2002 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,575 mi
Last recorded162,575 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 ZCT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 162,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 151,894 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 143,491 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 143,491 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 130,342 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 11,932 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 11,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 110,052 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 110,007 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 101,187 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 ZCT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MV02 ZCT, 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 MV02 ZCT registered?

MV02 ZCT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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