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2002 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,472 mi
Last recorded82,472 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 URL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 82,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes have a plastic coating which is swollen at some areas

Pass 1 Sep 2015 76,372 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside on limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

brake pipe protective coating swollen at some areas

Pass 1 Sep 2014 71,093 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 63,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 63,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 54,425 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 54,412 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

eml present

Pass 16 Aug 2011 46,738 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml ,light present

Pass 18 Aug 2010 42,531 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 42,518 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s front tyre wall has light damage.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 37,284 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/F tyre has slight sidewall damage

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

O/S/F mirror glass cracked at inside ,still have full and proper view to rear

Petrol smell at rear but no visible leaks.

Pass 28 Jul 2008 32,668 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 27,206 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 21,885 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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OE02 URL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OE02 URL, 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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OE02 URL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 August 2002.

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