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AV02 VBJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,775 mi
Last recorded119,775 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 VBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 119,775 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 117,176 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 108,317 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 96,946 miles

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

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

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside and offside droplinks

Pass 23 Sep 2013 85,849 miles

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in offside droplink

Pass 26 Sep 2012 74,406 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 74,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 64,970 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Slight movement in left rear drop link

Pass 16 Sep 2009 45,262 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 38,066 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 31,491 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,491 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 22,092 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 VBJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VBJ, 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 AV02 VBJ registered?

AV02 VBJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2002.

Is AV02 VBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV02 VBJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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