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R13 MEY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

157,213 mi
Last recorded157,213 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 MEY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 157,213 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 149,453 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 141,336 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 129,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 121,963 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 113,705 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 113,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 104,725 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 96,184 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 87,483 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 77,216 miles

O/S/F inner driveshaft gaiter clip missing

O/S/F inner driveshaft gaiter clip missing

Pass 10 Sep 2008 68,745 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 57,826 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 46,793 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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R13 MEY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R13 MEY, 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 R13 MEY registered?

R13 MEY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is R13 MEY safe to buy?

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