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SA02 VUV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,101 mi
Last recorded132,101 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 VUV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 132,101 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 132,101 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2011 121,724 miles

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

centre exhaust leaking(cat pipe corroded and holed before joint)

Fail 19 May 2011 121,566 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket adrift from exhaust

Pass 20 May 2010 109,618 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 100,667 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 100,667 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2008 91,808 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 82,015 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 67,295 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 VUV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

SA02 VUV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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