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REG 68

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,803 mi
Last recorded92,803 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREG 68
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 92,803 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 90,021 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 86,931 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 84,213 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 81,084 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 79,192 miles

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

Rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 8 Sep 2020 79,192 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2019 77,482 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 75,512 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 73,552 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear tail pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 73,551 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear tail pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 71,150 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 71,150 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 66,685 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 62,118 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 62,118 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 56,989 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 54,763 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 52,357 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 47,739 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 38,362 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 26,811 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 22,915 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 22,915 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,078 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 18,078 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 14,028 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 14,028 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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REG 68 is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 REG 68, 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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REG 68 is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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