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SE02 LUR

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

198,460 mi
Last recorded198,460 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE02 LUR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 198,460 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2025 192,666 miles

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

Lower Gearbox mounting deteriorated

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 192,658 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Lower Gearbox mounting deteriorated

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 180,959 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 180,959 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 169,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 159,906 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 159,906 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 151,285 miles

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

Central Coil spring corroded Coil spring corroded x 4 both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x 2 front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Macpherson strut x 2 front upper bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension lower arm bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 146,984 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 146,982 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps rear number plate lamps not working (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s front tyre worn below legal requirement (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2019 134,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 114,483 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 105,370 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen cracked (8.3.1d)

Offside Front rear suspension arm bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Nov 2015 97,840 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 89,020 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 84,966 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 77,489 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 77,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 69,757 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010
Pass 5 Oct 2009 54,874 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 49,850 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 39,270 miles

Nearside Rear 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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SE02 LUR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SE02 LUR, 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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SE02 LUR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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