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RV02 OXR

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

186,915 mi
Last recorded186,915 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 OXR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 186,915 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 186,915 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 173,858 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 173,747 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 155,924 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 138,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 117,575 miles

Both front lower arm`s rear bushes starting to slightly crack and separate

N/S/F disc slightly scored

N/S/F tyre bald inner edges

O/S/F tyre low on edges

O/S/R tyre getting low and slightly out of shape

Reg plates starting to separate slightly

Top mounts have slight play

Wipers worn and noisey

Fail 6 Nov 2013 117,574 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front lower arm`s rear bushes starting to slightly crack and separate

N/S/F disc slightly scored

N/S/F tyre bald inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

O/S/F tyre low on edges

O/S/R tyre getting low and slightly out of shape

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Reg plates starting to separate slightly

Top mounts have slight play

Wipers worn and noisey

Pass 9 Nov 2012 104,432 miles

Alternator belt badly cracked

Front suspension top mounts slight play

Off side rear lower coil spring broken , spring also corroaed

Fail 9 Nov 2012 104,432 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Alternator belt badly cracked

Front suspension top mounts slight play

Off side rear lower coil spring broken , spring also corroaed

Fail 16 Nov 2011 91,599 miles

Center exhaust bracket broken from pipe

Front grill damaged

N/S wiper leaving strieks

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Various brake pipes starting too corrode

Pass 16 Nov 2011 91,599 miles

Center exhaust bracket broken from pipe

Front grill damaged

N/S wiper leaving strieks

Various brake pipes starting too corrode

Pass 18 Nov 2010 77,650 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 17 Nov 2010 71,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust mount broken

osf tyre worn

osr tyre worn in places

Pass 13 Oct 2009 62,622 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 62,622 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 16 Oct 2008 48,158 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 30,857 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 29,366 miles

advise front brake pad inspection...

drivers screen washer weak...

n/s/f tyre tread close to limit...

n/s/r indicator fading...

wet test...

Pass 16 Mar 2006 21,928 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit.

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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RV02 OXR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RV02 OXR, 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 RV02 OXR registered?

RV02 OXR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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