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SA02 VVZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

185,489 mi
Last recorded185,489 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 185,489 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 185,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 154,597 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 154,596 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 140,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 134,277 miles

Headlamp switch slightly worn

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 116,965 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 106,853 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 94,630 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 83,248 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 67,720 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 51,717 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 36,329 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 VVZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVZ, 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 VVZ registered?

SA02 VVZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2002.

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