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AV02 VBM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,837 mi
Last recorded150,837 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 VBM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 150,837 miles

all steel brake pipes rusting

o/s and n/s inner sills to floor rusting

Pass 22 Sep 2018 147,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2018 147,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 144,235 miles

front lower arms rusting

Fail 12 Sep 2017 144,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front lower arms rusting

Pass 13 Sep 2016 140,965 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 140,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 133,477 miles

Nearside Front 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 slite play in rear arb links

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 133,477 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front front tyres have low tread

Nearside Rear roll bar link has slite play

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jul 2014 122,406 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 121,269 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 113,849 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 108,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf inner sill lightly corroding[underseal protection missing?]

Pass 12 Jul 2010 97,809 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 88,180 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 78,592 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 67,555 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 56,903 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 37,029 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 VBM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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