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BL02 XMA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,357 mi
Last recorded216,357 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 XMA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 216,357 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 206,783 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 206,783 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 191,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 191,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Nov 2012 179,443 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 166,983 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 166,983 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 151,608 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 135,120 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 121,530 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 104,010 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 104,010 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 88,782 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 88,782 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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 XMA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL02 XMA, 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 BL02 XMA registered?

BL02 XMA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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