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AV02 VBK

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

186,080 mi
Last recorded186,080 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 186,080 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 186,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 169,690 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 169,690 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 162,235 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 162,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 153,106 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 152,977 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 136,904 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 136,551 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 122,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front cat flanges (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 121,611 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front cat flanges (7.1.2)

nearside rear window missing

Pass 15 Sep 2016 104,201 miles

engine light on

Fail 6 Sep 2016 103,967 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition exhaust box missing (7.1.4)

engine light on

Pass 14 Sep 2015 95,268 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 95,266 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy combo (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy combo (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 89,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 85,425 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 85,420 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 76,171 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 76,161 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 67,198 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s and o/s front discs slighty worm

Pass 7 Jul 2010 61,706 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s and o/s rear discs slightly worne

Pass 27 Jun 2009 54,905 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 54,905 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 48,062 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 39,111 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 32,838 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 VBK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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