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SA02 LVF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

228,160 mi
Last recorded228,160 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 LVF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 228,160 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 228,145 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear shock absorber shrouds insercure both sides

Pass 14 Feb 2020 207,028 miles

oil light on dash

Fail 11 Feb 2020 207,000 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil light on dash

Pass 21 Feb 2019 173,318 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 173,299 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety wheel cylinder leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Feb 2019 173,279 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety from brake cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil light staying on

Fail 13 Feb 2019 173,250 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil light staying on

Pass 9 Feb 2018 146,992 miles

Front fixing broken

Offside Rear lens cracked

Fail 2 Feb 2018 146,698 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front fixing broken

Offside Rear lens cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2017 130,382 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 130,357 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 123,120 miles

offside front outer driveshaft gaitor perished but not split

Pass 2 Feb 2015 115,262 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 108,238 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 108,183 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 100,399 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 93,239 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 84,087 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 75,862 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 66,660 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 66,660 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 53,709 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 40,623 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2005 31,745 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 LVF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LVF, 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 LVF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2002.

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