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A20 COX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

172,470 mi
Last recorded172,470 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 COX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 172,470 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 168,061 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 161,477 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 161,476 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 153,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s back side corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s back side pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 145,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 136,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corroded on back side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 132,481 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 122,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened back side is rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 114,338 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened back side corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 106,480 miles

all brake discs rusty on back side

Fail 3 Apr 2017 106,480 miles

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

all brake discs rusty on back side

Pass 12 Apr 2016 97,681 miles

Front both discs have surface corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2015 91,016 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake discs have corrosion to back side

Pass 1 Apr 2014 83,016 miles

both front brake discs have surface corrosion to back side

Pass 25 Mar 2013 75,146 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 66,639 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 60,609 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 55,391 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 48,404 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 42,770 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 37,066 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 29,758 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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A20 COX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 A20 COX, 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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What year was A20 COX registered?

A20 COX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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The MOT history for A20 COX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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