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SA02 HHJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

161,589 mi
Last recorded161,589 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 HHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 161,589 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 146,977 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just met minimum requirement - offside lower reading

Lowered suspension fitted

Non standard exhaust fitted - slightly noisey

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 130,587 miles

Non standard rear exhaust fitted / slightly noisey / centre exhaust corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 122,219 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 122,219 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 111,807 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 111,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 90,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 66,421 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 43,304 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 38,751 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 34,983 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 34,983 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 30,934 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED..I.E FLOOR AREA..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O,T MANUAL

VEHICLE TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

Pass 16 Mar 2007 26,204 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 21,184 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 HHJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HHJ, 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 HHJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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