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SF02 PRJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

342,515 mi
Last recorded342,515 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2009
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF02 PRJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2009 342,515 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 342,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 302,716 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 302,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Dec 2007 254,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 254,763 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 201,847 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 201,847 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2005 152,147 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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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SF02 PRJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 SF02 PRJ, 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 SF02 PRJ registered?

SF02 PRJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is SF02 PRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF02 PRJ shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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