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SV02 DKL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

206,703 mi
Last recorded206,703 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 DKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 206,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe cover in grease

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 200,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2016 200,924 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 196,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s front to rear break pipe slight corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2015 196,266 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s front to rear break pipe slight corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 185,558 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 185,476 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 169,825 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 169,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 157,054 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 157,052 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 148,925 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 148,925 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 138,152 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 138,152 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 121,100 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 121,091 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 102,885 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 102,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 83,420 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 61,488 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2006 61,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 56,225 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight movement at nearside front strut top mount

slight movement at nearside rear wheel bearing

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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SV02 DKL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SV02 DKL, 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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SV02 DKL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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