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SA02 HGP

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

157,298 mi
Last recorded157,298 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 157,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

slight play in n/s/f door hinges

Pass 10 Dec 2011 150,000 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 150,000 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 137,916 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 137,916 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 125,508 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

horn switch faulty

Fail 7 Dec 2009 125,507 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

horn switch faulty

Pass 1 Dec 2008 111,759 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 111,754 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 98,550 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Dec 2007 98,550 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 85,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2006 85,408 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 HGP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 HGP, 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 HGP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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