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SA02 WMW

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,583 mi
Last recorded169,583 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 169,583 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 169,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 162,271 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 80 % (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Apr 2016 162,271 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 80 % (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Apr 2015 151,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

trailer electricks socket damaged / insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2014 144,660 miles

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

O/s/f and both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 13 Dec 2012 136,430 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Front brake pads very low and all discs corroded

Various minor oil leaks

Fail 13 Dec 2012 136,430 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Front brake pads very low and all discs corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Various minor oil leaks

Pass 6 Dec 2011 103,481 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Dec 2011 130,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Dec 2010 118,525 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both front cills crushed

Fail 11 Dec 2010 118,510 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both front cills crushed

Fail 3 Dec 2009 105,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 3 Dec 2009 105,741 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 9 Dec 2008 96,732 miles

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

n/s front tyre damage (inside wall)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 86,748 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 70,031 miles

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)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 52,057 miles

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

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 WMW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WMW, 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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SA02 WMW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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