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SY02 SFZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,847 mi
Last recorded74,847 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 SFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 74,847 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner face slight scoring and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at the rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at the rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 74,086 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 74,086 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 73,338 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2019 72,558 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 71,621 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2017 70,592 miles

both front to rear brake pipes at the rear slight corrosion

both rear tyre sidewall's perished

Pass 11 Feb 2016 68,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 68,022 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 65,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake discs rusty

fuel tank straps corroded

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 10 Feb 2015 65,986 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

exhaust hanger unsecure. not effecting the support.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 63,515 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded at most joints

Pass 4 Feb 2013 56,345 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 49,755 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 9 Feb 2012 49,706 miles

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

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

Brake pipes slightly corroded.

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 44,784 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 41,239 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 36,922 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 33,856 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 28,994 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 28,994 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 24,360 miles

Has centre bracket detached but exhaust secure

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 SFZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SFZ, 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 SFZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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