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RO02 THX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,487 mi
Last recorded121,487 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 THX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 121,487 miles

Car wet when tested

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight oil leak under the engine

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arms inner rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 121,487 miles

Car wet when tested

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight oil leak under the engine

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arms inner rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 113,429 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 113,429 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 104,475 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 95,198 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 88,363 miles

offside rear tyre valve slightly perrished

Fail 22 Mar 2011 79,178 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 79,178 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 73,150 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 68,841 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 62,393 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 62,393 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 55,254 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 48,155 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 48,155 miles

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

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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RO02 THX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RO02 THX, 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 RO02 THX registered?

RO02 THX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2002.

Is RO02 THX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO02 THX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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