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VO02 HFH

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,445 mi
Last recorded121,445 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 HFH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 121,445 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

brake pad warning light illuminated

Fail 4 Jul 2017 121,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 31 May 2016 108,596 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 108,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2015 91,902 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 91,900 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 74,570 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 74,563 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 64,676 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 57,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside rear ciol spring incomplete at extreeme end

Pass 3 May 2011 52,034 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 52,034 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

nearside rear brake slight binding

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 3 May 2010 45,976 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 May 2009 40,929 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 40,929 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 34,243 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 34,243 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

nsf tyre worn edge

Pass 1 May 2007 27,430 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 21,774 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 21,774 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 16,350 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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VO02 HFH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VO02 HFH, 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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VO02 HFH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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