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SA02 VGX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

221,202 mi
Last recorded221,202 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 VGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 221,202 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 194,796 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 173,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 150,392 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 122,426 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2015 122,315 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 122,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 115,509 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 115,509 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 109,544 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 109,544 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 103,379 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 103,379 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 94,608 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 86,241 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 1,540 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 80,138 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 71,142 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 63,996 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 63,984 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2006 56,379 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 VGX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VGX, 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 VGX registered?

SA02 VGX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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