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2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,043 mi
Last recorded150,043 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 SEO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 150,043 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 149,918 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 74,132 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 65,048 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 64,616 miles

slight damage to body work

slight damage to rear panel under bumper cover

small pin hole in cat exhaust pipe

tyre size 175/80/14

wipers slow in operation

Fail 1 Apr 2011 84,614 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

air filter housing noisy

slight damage to body work

slight damage to rear panel under bumper cover

small pin hole in cat exhaust pipe

tyre size 175/80/14

wipers slow in operation

Pass 30 Mar 2010 60,118 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 60,117 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 55,989 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 55,988 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

nsf+osf wipper slight worn

nsr bumper slight damage

Pass 16 Apr 2008 48,832 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 41,034 miles

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

exhaust emmisions near max pass limit

Pass 28 Apr 2006 33,580 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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SY02 SEO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SY02 SEO, 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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SY02 SEO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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