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PF02 ZWB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

196,566 mi
Last recorded196,566 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 ZWB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 196,566 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded but not considered excessive.

Offside Front Outer Sill excessively corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 196,566 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sunstrip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded but not considered excessive.

Offside Front Outer Sill excessively corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 196,532 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sunstrip on windscreen ()

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Sill excessively corroded and holed, but not within 30cm of a prescribed area.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 188,173 miles

Offside Front Outer slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexie worn

Fail 5 Sep 2019 188,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed fouling (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal feels soft

exhaust flexie worn

Pass 31 Aug 2018 177,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2018 177,723 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 167,468 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 156,283 miles

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

Offside Front cv boot slightly leaking grease

Offside Front drop link hitting boost pipe

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

both front tyres close to wear bands

both rear tyres cracked

eml on dash

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

oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2016 156,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres cracked

eml on dash

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

Offside Front cv boot slightly leaking grease

Offside Front drop link hitting boost pipe

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

both front tyres close to wear bands

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2015 141,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

exhaust heatshield above back box insecure

oil leak

rear brake discs very worn corroded and lipped

Fail 7 Jan 2015 141,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r brake noisey

Pass 30 Dec 2013 122,910 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 122,908 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 103,427 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 103,418 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 78,942 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 77,308 miles

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

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

turbo hose chaffing off o/s drive shaft , almost cut through

Pass 5 Aug 2010 68,631 miles

n/s/f to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2010 68,631 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2009 128,612 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 115,023 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 97,802 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 75,853 miles

The driver of this vehicle should take more care of this car and start obaying speed limits .....tyres should last longer than this .......

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 ZWB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZWB, 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 ZWB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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