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SA02 HDZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

228,221 mi
Last recorded228,221 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 HDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 228,221 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 228,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion Under (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 217,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2016 206,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 206,063 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 200,041 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 191,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 191,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 184,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 177,883 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 177,883 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 171,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 166,785 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 166,782 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 158,671 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 158,671 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 149,147 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 143,226 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 125,105 miles

o/s/f brake flex chaffing advise

Pass 26 Sep 2005 114,483 miles

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

O/S/F indicator turning white

O/S/number plate light bulb dim

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 HDZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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