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SA02 OLE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

284,482 mi
Last recorded284,482 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2011 284,482 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front indicator lamp cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2011 284,482 miles

offside front indicator lamp cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2010 267,912 miles

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

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

offside rear door wont open but is shut securely

Fail 28 Sep 2010 267,912 miles

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

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

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

offside rear door wont open but is shut securely

Pass 7 Jan 2008 260,226 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 260,225 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 235,479 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 OLE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OLE, 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 OLE registered?

SA02 OLE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2002.

Is SA02 OLE safe to buy?

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