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RO02 TLU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,101 mi
Last recorded155,101 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 TLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 155,101 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 134,923 miles

front antiroll bar d bushes very worn

front brake discs very worn 4mm left on pads

rear brake discs very corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2009 134,527 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front antiroll bar d bushes very worn

front brake discs very worn 4mm left on pads

rear brake discs very corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2008 115,371 miles

Front antiroll bar D bushes slightly worn and noisey

Rear tyres getting lumpy

Fail 15 Jul 2008 115,371 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front antiroll bar D bushes slightly worn and noisey

Rear tyres getting lumpy

Pass 1 Sep 2007 99,035 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 83,197 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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RO02 TLU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TLU, 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 TLU registered?

RO02 TLU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is RO02 TLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO02 TLU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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