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SA02 PVV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,409 mi
Last recorded134,409 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 PVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 134,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both sills corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2018 125,083 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays insecure

Fail 3 Jan 2018 125,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2017 117,928 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 117,928 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not moving on this side (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 112,398 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 112,393 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 105,777 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 101,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Two child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 21 Oct 2013 101,093 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Two child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 23 Oct 2012 95,751 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 95,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake effort lower than nearside,may need adjustment or repair.

Rear brake discs poor condition.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 92,358 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 88,859 miles

brake system warning light on

nearside outer cill damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2010 88,859 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

brake system warning light on

nearside outer cill damaged

Fail 4 Oct 2010 88,836 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs pitted / corroded

Traction control warning light on

Pass 17 Sep 2009 83,139 miles

Air bag barning light on

Brake pad / fluid level warning light on

Fail 17 Sep 2009 83,139 miles

Air bag barning light on

Brake pad / fluid level warning light on

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 72,033 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake warning light on

Pass 26 Sep 2007 61,430 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 23 Sep 2006 54,034 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

accident repair to front

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 PVV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PVV, 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 PVV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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