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BD02 SXG

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,023 mi
Last recorded179,023 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 SXG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 179,023 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 164,075 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 161,050 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 157,073 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 151,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 145,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 145,792 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 135,032 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 128,782 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 122,819 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 116,504 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 108,685 miles

o/s/f inner antiroll bar bush worn

Pass 27 Aug 2009 101,636 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 91,433 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 78,132 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 78,132 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front tyres at 1.6mm - 2mm 195/65/15 v

large oil leak present

Pass 5 May 2006 59,985 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 59,985 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BD02 SXG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD02 SXG, 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 BD02 SXG registered?

BD02 SXG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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The MOT history for BD02 SXG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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