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SA02 PVW

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,371 mi
Last recorded109,371 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 PVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 109,371 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

nearside rear coil spring starting to corrode

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Nov 2011 109,371 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

front brakes slightly out of balance

nearside rear coil spring starting to corrode

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Dec 2010 105,113 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 97,679 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 97,392 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 83,582 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 71,817 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 71,817 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 57,882 miles

esp valve broken

Pass 12 Dec 2005 42,574 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 PVW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PVW, 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 PVW registered?

SA02 PVW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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