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SA02 VXY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,131 mi
Last recorded113,131 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 VXY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 113,131 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 103,873 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 95,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 86,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 79,375 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 73,573 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front discs pitted on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2011 69,372 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 693,725 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 65,754 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 63,089 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 57,975 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 May 2008 57,975 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2007 46,835 miles

both front shock absorbers leaking fluid

Pass 26 May 2006 35,085 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 35,085 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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 VXY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VXY, 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 VXY registered?

SA02 VXY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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