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SA02 AUL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,938 mi
Last recorded191,938 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 AUL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 191,938 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 186,298 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 180,497 miles

Rear bumps stops starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Mar 2015 180,497 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear bumps stops starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Mar 2014 173,563 miles

Slight dampness of oil showing on N/S/F steering rack gaitor.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 164,567 miles

Exhaust system poor condition

Fail 11 Mar 2013 164,567 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 156,436 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 156,433 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 147,519 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 147,519 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 138,733 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 138,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 128,180 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 128,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 119,744 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 119,744 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 113,100 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 113,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 90,860 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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SA02 AUL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SA02 AUL, 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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SA02 AUL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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