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RA02 EVL

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,102 mi
Last recorded90,102 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 EVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 90,102 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly BOTH FRONT (2.5.B.1b)

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

coil spring corroded BOTH FRONTS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 83,710 miles

EML on

EPC on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2016 83,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

EML on

EPC on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 68,215 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 68,201 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,034 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 60,034 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 59,951 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear unable to fully check seat belts

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil level low

Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 46,350 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 36,572 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 27,019 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 25,014 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 22,391 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 22,391 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2007 19,683 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 17,272 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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RA02 EVL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RA02 EVL, 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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RA02 EVL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2002.

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