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2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,342 mi
Last recorded163,342 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 CFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 163,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 162,963 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 160,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp beam leveling lever ball joint broken off

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust shield adrift

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust shield adrift

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 161,445 miles

Headlight leveling arm disconnected at nearside lower suspension arm(ball broken off)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 161,445 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Headlight leveling arm disconnected at nearside lower suspension arm(ball broken off)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 156,170 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 146,179 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 146,179 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 135,193 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 135,193 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 123,911 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 110,817 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 100,299 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Mar 2011 87,795 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 87,795 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 76,567 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 66,031 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 56,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 14 Mar 2007 46,767 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 41,835 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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RL02 CFU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RL02 CFU, 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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RL02 CFU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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