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RV02 SSO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

191,495 mi
Last recorded191,495 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 SSO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 191,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 191,495 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 179,195 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2017 179,195 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 168,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat front flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly & offside (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 168,254 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement & nearside (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat front flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly & offside (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 152,998 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 152,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 140,433 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 131,765 miles

front indicator lenses missing.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 119,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2012 119,575 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2011 102,671 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 88,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front side light dim

Pass 24 Feb 2009 72,548 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf sills damaged

osr tyre has a deep cut to its tread

Pass 6 Mar 2008 59,157 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cuts to both front tyres

cuts to both rear tyres

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Mar 2008 59,157 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cuts to both front tyres

cuts to both rear tyres

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Feb 2007 51,114 miles

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Fail 12 Feb 2007 51,111 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 45,818 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 45,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 SSO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SSO, 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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RV02 SSO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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