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SE02 LVD

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,468 mi
Last recorded133,468 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE02 LVD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 133,468 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive suspected coolant leak from radiator. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heavy underbody corrosion is effecting suspension , brake , steering , chassis and other underbody panels.

Pass 19 Jul 2022 121,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion affecting brake, steering and suspension components

Pass 13 Jul 2021 108,583 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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))

under body corrosion effecting brake , steering and suspension components.

Pass 22 Jul 2020 80,778 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 80,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 77,768 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 76,201 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 74,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 74,619 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outersill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion innersill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outersill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outersill (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 73,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 71,335 miles

frot wipers o/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2014 68,533 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 65,570 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 62,304 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 58,825 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 54,210 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s n/s front discs corroding on inside edge

Pass 30 Jul 2009 48,772 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 43,363 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 37,939 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 31,873 miles

air bag light on

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 LVD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LVD, 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 LVD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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