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SA02 OLM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,873 mi
Last recorded167,873 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 167,873 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 167,872 miles

both front tyres becoming close to wear limit

high level stop light not working

small crack in windscreen

Fail 14 Jul 2010 167,872 miles

High level stop not working

N/S/F & O/S/F Wheel bearings slightly noisy

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 167,872 miles

High level stop not working

N/S/F & O/S/F Wheel bearings slightly noisy

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 158,300 miles

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

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

High level stop light inoperative

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 158,300 miles

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

High level stop light inoperative

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 143,762 miles

service brake pedal travel becoming excessive

slight movement at steering wheel

Pass 29 May 2007 127,489 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 127,489 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 OLM 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 OLM, 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 OLM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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