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RV02 SRO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,846 mi
Last recorded81,846 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 SRO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 81,846 miles

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

Offside Front seat talk has slight damage

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 81,846 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front seat talk has slight damage

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 74,116 miles

rear number deteriorating

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2015 71,896 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 67,836 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 62,012 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 56,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 52,176 miles

N/S/F Tyre Down To 2mm

O/S/F/& N/S/F Inner Anti Roll Bar Bushes Worn

Fail 18 Apr 2011 52,176 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

N/S/F Tyre Down To 2mm

O/S/F/& N/S/F Inner Anti Roll Bar Bushes Worn

Pass 22 Apr 2010 48,596 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 48,597 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 45,172 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 41,508 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 35,132 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 30,135 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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RV02 SRO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV02 SRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV02 SRO registered?

RV02 SRO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is RV02 SRO safe to buy?

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