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SG02 XMT

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

295,211 mi
Last recorded295,211 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 XMT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 295,211 miles

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 279,831 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 279,701 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

drivers seat cushion slight damage

o/s exterior mirror slight damage

o/s/r brake pipe cable tied to suspension arm

passenger seat cushion slight damage

spare tyre close to legal limit

Pass 18 May 2011 267,426 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 267,405 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

no front hackney plate bumper damaged where plate was

Fail 10 May 2011 267,380 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

no front hackney plate bumper damaged where plate was

Pass 9 Nov 2010 255,091 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 255,074 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 May 2010 245,058 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 May 2010 245,023 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 231,658 miles

front suspenion shockabsorbers geting weak

slight up and down lift on front offside strut top mounting

two front flasher lights starting to turn white

Fail 18 Nov 2009 231,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front suspenion shockabsorbers geting weak

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge just met 1'6 mm

offside font side light poor

slight up and down lift on front offside strut top mounting

two front flasher lights starting to turn white

Pass 14 May 2009 216,867 miles

Drivers seat torn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass wiper blade rubber split

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 May 2009 216,814 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Drivers seat torn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass front seat back adjuster handle missing

Pass wiper blade rubber split

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tidy out boot

Pass 20 Oct 2008 204,030 miles

Drivers seat torn & N/S/F seat adjuster knob missing

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Taxi tariff sheet missing First aid kit [replenish] Taxi meter time 4mins slow

Pass 18 Apr 2008 189,959 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake req adjusting

offside front tyre worn on innside edge

Fail 15 Apr 2008 189,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn on inside edge just met

Pass 17 Oct 2007 174,473 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 161,333 miles

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

Pass front seat adjuster handle missing

Pass 17 Oct 2006 145,003 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

centre stop light only one bulb lighting

Pass 18 Apr 2006 129,514 miles

hand brake req adjusting

Pass 13 Oct 2005 112,561 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 XMT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XMT, 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 XMT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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