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RF02 WHL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

225,779 mi
Last recorded225,779 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 WHL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 225,779 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 225,779 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 209,379 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 185,090 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 159,756 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 159,357 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 140,543 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 21 Mar 2016 136,650 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 12 Mar 2015 133,888 miles

Rear springs corroding

Slight movement felt in steering rack

Fail 11 Mar 2015 133,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear springs corroding

Slight movement felt in steering rack

Pass 24 Mar 2014 130,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 127,087 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 127,087 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 122,086 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 115,612 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 107,174 miles

Engine undertray fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2010 107,174 miles

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

Engine undertray fitted

Front indicators faded

Handbrake high, rear brakes noisey reccomend brake check

O/S/F seat belt slow to retract

Part of high level brake light not working

Pass 30 Mar 2009 96,185 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 84,372 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 72,530 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 60,726 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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RF02 WHL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RF02 WHL, 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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RF02 WHL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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