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RO02 VEH

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,190 mi
Last recorded81,190 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 VEH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 81,190 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 73,665 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2015 73,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

engine covers fitted

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2014 70,914 miles

Engine management light staying on.Needs attension.

Engine oil level below max.

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Fail 1 Aug 2014 70,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine management light staying on.Needs attension.

Engine oil level below max.

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 69,066 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

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

O/S outter sill damaged.

Fail 19 Jul 2013 69,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

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

O/S outter sill damaged.

Fail 20 Jul 2012 66,097 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 66,097 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 63,081 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 59,107 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm and perished 205/55/wr16

offside rear tyre worn to 4mm and perished

Pass 16 Mar 2010 59,107 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm and perished 205/55/wr16

offside rear tyre worn to 4mm and perished

Pass 28 Apr 2009 46,215 miles

Auto headlamp adjust not working

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 46,215 miles

Auto headlamp adjust not working

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 27,469 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 23,138 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 18,477 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 14,044 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 VEH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RO02 VEH, 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 VEH registered?

RO02 VEH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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