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SA02 LPZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

260,877 mi
Last recorded260,877 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 260,877 miles

nearside front lower wish arm bush starting to split and wear[ big bush]

slight play in nearside front hub

Pass 23 Nov 2007 241,162 miles

Boot lid inner cover missing at wiper motor

Damage at N/S/F wing - N/S/F door - O/S/F wing {paintwork]

General vehicle tidyness [dirty] inside & outside

Name on N/S [difficult to read]

Pass inner door handle cover missing & speaker cover missing

Rear wipers not working

Fail 20 Nov 2007 241,133 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 221,506 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE BRACKET SPLIT OFF

engine water leak

front brake imbalance just 25%

Pass 22 Nov 2006 199,415 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 199,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

slight play at offside of steering rack

Fail 16 Nov 2006 198,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Accident damage on N/S/F WING

O/S/F footwell carpet damaged

O/S/F tyre scuffed on outer edge and 3mm tread over 3/4 tread area

Slight bind at O/S/R brake

Slight play through steering rack [O/S]

Pass 18 May 2006 174,753 miles

two front inner roll bar bushes worn

Pass 16 Nov 2005 153,010 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 LPZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LPZ, 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 LPZ registered?

SA02 LPZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2002.

Is SA02 LPZ safe to buy?

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