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SA02 MVE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

46,658 mi
Last recorded46,658 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 MVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 46,658 miles

Front Number Plate Damaged But Not Likely To Be Missread

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road Wheel Getting Very Rusty

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 46,616 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Both Sides Front Brake Discs Very Pitted

Front Number Plate Damaged But Not Likely To Be Missread

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road Wheel Getting Very Rusty

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 43,074 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front brake discs slightly pitted

slight damage to front reg plate

Fail 16 Jun 2011 43,027 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front brake discs slightly pitted

slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 12 May 2010 40,853 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front brake disc inner surface corroded

Fail 11 May 2010 40,803 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front brake disc inner surface corroded

Pass 18 May 2009 39,213 miles

front brake disc surfaces slightly corroded

o/s front seat belt holster stiff to operate

Fail 18 May 2009 39,213 miles

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

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

front brake disc surfaces slightly corroded

o/s front seat belt holster stiff to operate

Pass 23 May 2008 36,800 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges getting close to 1.6mm limit

Fail 20 May 2008 36,794 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges getting close to 1.6mm limit

Pass 21 May 2007 35,158 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2006 31,685 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 31,685 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 MVE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 MVE, 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 MVE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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