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SK02 LZU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,302 mi
Last recorded162,302 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 LZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 162,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 155,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 155,171 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 145,671 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 145,659 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 129,990 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 129,990 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 109,540 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 109,540 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2008 84,910 miles
Fail 5 May 2008 84,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 67,811 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 56,345 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 56,193 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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SK02 LZU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SK02 LZU, 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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SK02 LZU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 May 2002.

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