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RA02 FZX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,038 mi
Last recorded154,038 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 FZX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 154,038 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 154,036 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 144,175 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 144,175 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 133,674 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

radiator cooling fan noisy

Fail 21 Jun 2013 133,674 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

radiator cooling fan noisy

Pass 21 Jun 2012 123,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 112,555 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 112,551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 98,592 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 98,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 83,934 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 83,934 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 70,608 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 60,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 48,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 FZX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FZX, 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 FZX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 June 2002.

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