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MV02 ZWA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,138 mi
Last recorded114,138 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 ZWA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 114,138 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 101,711 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 101,711 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/f,n/s/r & o/s/r indicators are slightly discoloured

Pass 27 Jul 2010 88,872 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 88,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 82,736 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 82,736 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 74,150 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 64,637 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 51,491 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 51,491 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 ZWA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZWA, 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 ZWA registered?

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

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The MOT history for MV02 ZWA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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