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SG02 TFO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

171,454 mi
Last recorded171,454 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 TFO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2017 171,454 miles

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

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all n/s/f + o/s/r limit (4.1.E.1)

front no plate damage

h/brake cable insecure o/s

heat shield fallen off

movement lower arm rear bushes

o/s/f ind cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2016 165,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

ex heat shield insecure + front flexy det

light cracking n/s/r rtyre

lower arm rear bushes det

o/s h/brake cable colapse

poor h/lamp pat o/s + damage ind condensation

slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 23 Feb 2016 165,045 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

ex heat shield insecure + front flexy det

light cracking n/s/r rtyre

lower arm rear bushes det

o/s h/brake cable colapse

poor h/lamp pat o/s + damage ind condensation

Pass 11 Mar 2015 159,371 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

foot brake travel

heat shield falling off

n/s/r tyre wear edge

o/s/f lower arm rear bush movement LIMIT

play top mount o/s/f

rear shocker covers adrift

Fail 10 Mar 2015 159,371 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

foot brake travel

heat shield falling off

n/s/r tyre wear edge

o/s/f lower arm rear bush movement LIMIT

play top mount o/s/f

rear shocker covers adrift

Pass 6 Mar 2014 150,440 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust heat shield loose

glow plug light flashes

o/s/f backplate missing

play o/s/f top mount

rear shockers covers adrift

rear tyre wear edge

wipers will not switch off

Fail 6 Mar 2014 150,440 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust heat shield loose

glow plug light flashes

o/s/f backplate missing

o/s/f tyre bald edge +all tyres wear edge

play o/s/f top mount

rear shockers covers adrift

wipers will not switch off

Pass 20 Feb 2013 142,272 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

f/ no plate damage

pedal travel

rear chocker covers adrift

Fail 20 Feb 2013 142,272 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

f/ no plate damage

pedal travel

rear chocker covers adrift

Pass 2 Mar 2012 134,872 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 127,839 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 120,742 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 113,593 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 113,584 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 105,364 miles

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 19 Jan 2007 96,865 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 85,905 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 85,905 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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SG02 TFO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SG02 TFO, 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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SG02 TFO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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