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2002 SKODA OCTAVIA
General Information
- Registration SC02HWL
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model OCTAVIA
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 38 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 323,452 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Both outer sills are corroded
16 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 323,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) Dangerous
- rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both outer sills are corroded
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
9 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 321,938 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
- nearside and offside sills slightly damsged
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- brake pipe protective coating swollen at some areas
- Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front indicator lense missing
9 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 321,930 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front indicator lense missing
- nearside and offside sills slightly damsged
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- brake pipe protective coating swollen at some areas
- Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
4 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 321,776 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
30 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 321,765 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
30 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 318,881 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
28 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 318,835 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
9 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 303,136 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
8 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 303,084 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
9 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 290,022 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
8 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 289,954 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
2 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 289,465 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
12 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 274,421 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 274,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
- Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 261,343 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2012 9 Jun 20268 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 261,282 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
16 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 251,195 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
12 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 251,170 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
9 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 251,158 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
12 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 241,340 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
9 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 241,254 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
5 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 241,192 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
27 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 229,332 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2010 9 Jun 202627 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 229,314 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
20 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 229,119 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
16 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 217,230 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2010 9 Jun 202612 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 217,201 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
24 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 207,595 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
23 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 207,456 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2009 9 Jun 202621 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 207,456 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
17 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 189,980 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2009 9 Jun 202624 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 177,339 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
17 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 177,164 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 162,673 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2008 9 Jun 202615 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 162,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
11 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 141,023 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2007 9 Jun 202614 Jul 2005
Pass
Mileage: 0
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SC02HWL was registered on 2002-07-10
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