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SV02 FGZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

75,104 mi
Last recorded75,104 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 FGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2013 75,104 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 70,264 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 65,037 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 65,037 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 61,121 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 61,121 miles

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

exhaust centre hanger broken from exhaust pipe

rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 29 Mar 2010 61,092 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 57,177 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 57,173 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 57,173 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 55,170 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 47,014 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 47,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 36,851 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 36,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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 FGZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FGZ, 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 FGZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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