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SC02 LVU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,628 mi
Last recorded88,628 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC02 LVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 88,628 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 82,557 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

back passenger door latch slightly stiff when opening

Fail 18 Jun 2021 82,557 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

back passenger door latch slightly stiff when opening

Pass 16 Jun 2020 77,536 miles

Nearside mirror glass slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2019 73,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside mirror slight damage

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 70,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust minor leak gasses

Pass 17 Jun 2017 61,715 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 tyres sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 17 Jun 2016 64,574 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 64,574 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 62,151 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 58,994 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 56,254 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 53,035 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 49,865 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 49,799 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,179 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 41,900 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 36,434 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 31,111 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 26,265 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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SC02 LVU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SC02 LVU, 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 SC02 LVU registered?

SC02 LVU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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