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SA02 EWF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,533 mi
Last recorded154,533 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2017 154,533 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 149,365 miles

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

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 149,365 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 147,377 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 147,377 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 139,364 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 125,867 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 113,454 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 106,374 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 98,562 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 92,265 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 86,935 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 80,948 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 80,948 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 75,205 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 EWF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SA02 EWF, 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 EWF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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