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BL02 UCO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

189,671 mi
Last recorded189,671 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 UCO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 189,671 miles

Nearside Front inner+ outer sill holed but not within 30cm of major component

Offside Front inner sill and outer sill holed but not within 30cm of major component

Fail 2 Jul 2018 189,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Front inner+ outer sill holed but not within 30cm of major component

Offside Front inner sill and outer sill holed but not within 30cm of major component

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 177,585 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 177,585 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 165,559 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 153,740 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 153,717 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 144,325 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 131,274 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 125,617 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 114,234 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 104,750 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 104,750 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 92,062 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 88,706 miles

rear discs corroded. o/s/r tyre cracking on tread.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 86,554 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

dents n/s/r door

Pass 17 Aug 2006 83,989 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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BL02 UCO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BL02 UCO, 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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BL02 UCO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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