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SW02 VPR

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,590 mi
Last recorded160,590 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 VPR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 160,590 miles

o/s/ sill damaged

Fail 15 May 2015 160,588 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/ sill damaged

Pass 26 May 2014 143,325 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 138,474 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 130,360 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 117,306 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 117,306 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 107,290 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 96,530 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 84,980 miles

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

slight play at n/s and o/s of steering rack or side-rods

tailgate latch faulty??

Fail 12 Jun 2008 84,979 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear s/wash in/op

slight bind at n/s rear brake

slight play at n/s and o/s of steering rack or side-rods

tailgate latch faulty??

Pass 25 Jun 2007 75,651 miles

advie new front brake discs at next service

both rear tyres near limit

slight wear in both side rods on steering rack

Fail 25 Jun 2007 75,651 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

advie new front brake discs at next service

both rear tyres near limit

slight wear in both side rods on steering rack

Fail 14 Jun 2006 66,663 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

air conditioning not working

Pass 14 Jun 2006 66,663 miles

air conditioning not working

Pass 27 Jun 2005 54,128 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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SW02 VPR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SW02 VPR, 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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SW02 VPR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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