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SA02 DXK

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

247,933 mi
Last recorded247,933 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 247,933 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Feb 2013 237,418 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Mar 2012 225,033 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 224,860 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 212,232 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 197,338 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2009 177,120 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 156,919 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 135,378 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 132,183 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 132,183 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 DXK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DXK, 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 DXK registered?

SA02 DXK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is SA02 DXK safe to buy?

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