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PF02 XZU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

197,228 mi
Last recorded197,228 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 XZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 197,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing thin on both inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre wearing thin. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 192,014 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2019 185,303 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning stop light. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 176,903 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 176,903 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 167,129 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 167,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 156,492 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 156,492 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 145,714 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nail in n/s front tyre.

Fail 21 Oct 2015 145,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nail in n/s front tyre.

Fail 22 Oct 2014 133,912 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 133,912 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 122,204 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 122,204 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 110,368 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 105,461 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 96,009 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear number plate condition poor

Pass 16 Jun 2010 96,009 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear number plate condition poor

Pass 3 Jun 2009 83,576 miles

front tyre treads wearing low

Fail 3 Jun 2009 83,576 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyre treads wearing low

hand brake travel becoming excessive

Pass 23 Jun 2008 70,252 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front nearside offside brake discs corroded and worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2007 56,389 miles

n/s+o/s front disc coroaded on innner face

Pass 30 Jun 2006 47,953 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 40,699 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 40,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front 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)

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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PF02 XZU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PF02 XZU, 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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PF02 XZU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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