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SA02 CAO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,439 mi
Last recorded167,439 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 CAO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 167,439 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 167,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 11 Jun 2014 159,634 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 151,669 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 147,401 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 136,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 136,154 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 120,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both wipers

Pass 1 Apr 2010 113,888 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 109,353 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 101,455 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 85,516 miles

2 X FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT

Pass 21 Mar 2006 76,340 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 76,340 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 CAO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SA02 CAO, 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 SA02 CAO registered?

SA02 CAO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is SA02 CAO safe to buy?

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