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SA02 EWH

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,969 mi
Last recorded180,969 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 180,969 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 168,771 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 168,771 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 141,827 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 104,391 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 May 2012 104,391 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 97,678 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 89,006 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all coil springs are corroding.

front no. plate is cracked.

Fail 12 May 2010 89,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all coil springs are corroding.

front no. plate is cracked.

Pass 1 May 2009 76,710 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 76,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 63,914 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket at middle pipe broken

Pass 5 Apr 2007 48,564 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2006 40,562 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EWH 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 71.4%.

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 EWH, 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 EWH registered?

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

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