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RO02 TMU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,762 mi
Last recorded86,762 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 TMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 86,762 miles

coolant level below minimum

offside rear tyre has slight cracks

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

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

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

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))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 12 Mar 2019 86,701 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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))

Spare tyre defective ()

coolant level below minimum

offside rear tyre has slight cracks

Pass 14 Mar 2018 76,271 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2017 74,025 miles

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

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

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

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

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2016 71,799 miles

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

engine under tray insecure

front number plate damaged

offside rear tyre carcked

Fail 23 Feb 2016 71,728 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)

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

engine under tray insecure

exhaust bracket broken

front number plate damaged

offside rear tyre carcked

Pass 24 Feb 2015 68,792 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 66,014 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 63,245 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 60,592 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 58,056 miles

near side front indicator outer lens cover missing

Pass 19 Feb 2010 54,072 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 47,903 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 47,897 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 42,919 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 37,309 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 30,619 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 TMU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RO02 TMU, 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 TMU registered?

RO02 TMU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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