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OY02 RPX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

215,762 mi
Last recorded215,762 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 RPX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 215,762 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 215,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 210,850 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 210,846 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 204,009 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 204,009 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 190,462 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe from rubber flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2017 190,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe from wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding binding on at 60 kgs (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe from rubber flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2016 174,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 4 Mar 2016 174,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush compliance bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush compliance bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 29 Feb 2016 174,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 155,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Feb 2015 155,850 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2014 141,005 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 141,005 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 127,382 miles

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

centre exhaust support bracket detached from pipe

Pass 15 Feb 2012 115,875 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 105,123 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 100,070 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 92,653 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 87,503 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 81,629 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 72,622 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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OY02 RPX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OY02 RPX, 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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OY02 RPX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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