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RN02 HCA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

138,102 mi
Last recorded138,102 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 HCA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 138,102 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 127,246 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 116,225 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 116,225 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 106,228 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 106,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 97,259 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 97,259 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 90,141 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 90,141 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise o/s/f tyre smooth on the inside edge

Pass 4 Mar 2019 81,656 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 81,656 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2018 72,326 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 62,171 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 60,198 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 52,954 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 36,678 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 25,362 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 19,623 miles

all 4 discs light corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2010 19,603 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 18,324 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 16,405 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 15,493 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 12,658 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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RN02 HCA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RN02 HCA, 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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What year was RN02 HCA registered?

RN02 HCA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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