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R3 OCT

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,104 mi
Last recorded76,104 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 OCT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 76,104 miles

Metal brake pipes rusty

Play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Both front discs rusty

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Drag on both rear wheels and o/s/f

Pass 27 Jul 2018 75,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on the limit of wear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 70,270 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 68,187 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 64,735 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 64,735 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 58,899 miles

n/s rear tyre worn uneveniy

Fail 3 May 2014 58,899 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

n/s rear tyre worn uneveniy

Fail 15 Aug 2012 52,157 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 15 Aug 2012 52,157 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,221 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 44,330 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 37,924 miles

both rear brake discs very rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2008 31,970 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 31,970 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2006 19,376 miles

both front inner brake discs very rusty

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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R3 OCT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R3 OCT, 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 R3 OCT registered?

R3 OCT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is R3 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 OCT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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