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AV02 UFM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,557 mi
Last recorded150,557 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 UFM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 150,557 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 150,557 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 139,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 127,667 miles

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

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 18 Feb 2019 127,434 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 13 Feb 2018 111,853 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 97,106 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 88,986 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise, centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 19 Jun 2015 78,130 miles

middle exhaust mount adrift

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 67,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock bump stops split

middle exhaust mount adrift

Pass 24 Jun 2013 58,269 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 49,837 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 39,338 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 39,338 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 19,795 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 6,291 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 6,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 5,251 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 4,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 4,521 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 2,168 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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AV02 UFM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AV02 UFM, 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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AV02 UFM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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