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BL02 XVR

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,741 mi
Last recorded129,741 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 XVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 129,741 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 121,032 miles

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

advise slight oil leak engine areas

Fail 18 Jun 2013 120,948 miles

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

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

advise slight oil leak engine areas

Pass 27 Jun 2012 111,404 miles

o/s raer brake slight binding

rear shockers dirt cover inscure

Fail 21 Jun 2012 111,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s raer brake slight binding

rear shockers dirt cover inscure

Pass 17 Jun 2011 100,318 miles

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

wearing inner front edges of tyres check tracking

Pass 26 Jun 2010 88,109 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 88,109 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 76,188 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 76,143 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 63,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s + o/s steering rack arms have slight play

rear brake discs slightly worn

steering column top bush slightly worn

Pass 29 Jun 2007 51,872 miles

rear brake pads getting low

weld broken on centre exhaust bracket

Pass 23 Jun 2006 38,808 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 XVR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XVR, 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 XVR registered?

BL02 XVR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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