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RV02 STZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

174,924 mi
Last recorded174,924 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 STZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 174,924 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 164,528 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 153,795 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear suspension bump stops are partly split

Pass 17 Apr 2015 146,174 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 137,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops are perished

centre exhaust bracket is broken - exahaust is secure

slight damage to nearside and offside lower sill areas

Fail 25 Apr 2013 130,469 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front tyres wearing on raised inner edges

both rear suspension bumpstops perished

centre exhaust box bracket partially broken

chip in windscreen opaque edging

nearside handbrake cable slightly deteriorated[operation unaffected]

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

rear exhaust box bracket partially broken

Pass 25 Apr 2013 130,469 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front tyres wearing on raised inner edges

both rear suspension bumpstops perished

centre exhaust box bracket partially broken

chip in windscreen opaque edging

nearside handbrake cable slightly deteriorated[operation unaffected]

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

rear exhaust box bracket partially broken

Pass 13 Mar 2012 122,137 miles

Front brake pads are worn low, discs are rusty and lipped.

Middle exhaust box mounting is broken, system is still supported.

Rear bushes of both wishbones are starting to split.

Fail 9 Mar 2012 122,137 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake pads are worn low, discs are rusty and lipped.

Middle exhaust box mounting is broken, system is still supported.

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

Rear bushes of both wishbones are starting to split.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 112,378 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edage of tread

Pass 25 Mar 2010 103,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2009 93,856 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 84,418 miles

Both front anti-roll bar bushes wearing-anti-roll bar close to failing body.

Both front inner wishbone bushes starting to perish.

Both rear coil springs starting to corrode.

Front brake discs lipped and corroding on inner faces.

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

Offside rear seatbelt not tested due to babyseat fitted.

Small stonechip in zone A of windscreen, and one in nearside section of windscreen.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 74,838 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 74,838 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn/lipped

front tyres srubbed out on inner edges(raised edge)

rear wiper split

recommend tracking check/adjustment

Pass 8 Mar 2006 65,413 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

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 STZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 STZ, 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 STZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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