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SG02 WLO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

251,723 mi
Last recorded251,723 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 WLO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 251,723 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 244,147 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 244,147 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 242,299 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 234,318 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 234,318 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 230,092 miles

exhaust rusty

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

underbody rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2013 221,317 miles

centre exhaust clamp borken

nsr seatbelt not checked due to child seat

Fail 12 Jul 2013 221,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

centre exhaust clamp borken

nsr seatbelt not checked due to child seat

Pass 30 Jul 2012 214,489 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 214,489 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 210,474 miles

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

handbrake lever high

Fail 20 Jul 2011 210,474 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

handbrake lever high

Pass 14 Jul 2010 189,434 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 189,434 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 163,947 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 136,127 miles

mid section exhaust mount broken, but not insecure

slight blow from catalitic converter

Pass 29 Jun 2007 108,853 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 108,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 88,932 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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SG02 WLO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WLO, 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 WLO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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