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RL02 HTK

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,647 mi
Last recorded202,647 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 HTK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 202,647 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 202,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 187,487 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre worn on outer edge ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside wiper arm in poor condition

oil light on

Fail 9 Aug 2018 187,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

offside wiper arm in poor condition

oil light on

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre worn on outer edge ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2017 177,609 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil light on --------oil level low

os track rod end dust cover perished

osf wiper arm in poor condition

Fail 28 Aug 2017 177,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil light on --------oil level low

os track rod end dust cover perished

osf wiper arm in poor condition

Pass 26 Aug 2016 165,614 miles

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

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

No emissions detected - exhaust too clean

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 165,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

No emissions detected - exhaust too clean

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 148,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 139,690 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 131,685 miles

both rear coil springs are incomplete

the centre exhaust support bracket welds are broken

Fail 15 Aug 2012 124,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 124,561 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 111,853 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 101,413 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 91,660 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 79,321 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 79,321 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 69,438 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 69,438 miles

Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 55,601 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 HTK 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 66.7%.

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 RL02 HTK, 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 HTK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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