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BL02 ZYZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

217,206 mi
Last recorded217,206 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 217,206 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 199,543 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 183,389 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 166,605 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 166,605 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 148,156 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 148,156 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 131,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 131,885 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 113,573 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm,205 55 r16

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 25 Jul 2013 112,681 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm,205 55 r16

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 11 Jul 2012 103,775 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag lamp on

Fail 11 Jul 2012 103,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag lamp on

Pass 21 Jul 2011 97,754 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 90,294 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 90,294 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 82,592 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 68,558 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 47,119 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 38,363 miles

both front tyres approaching legal limit recomend replacement

nearside rear brake pads low recomend replacement

Pass 15 Jul 2005 32,408 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 ZYZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZYZ, 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 ZYZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 August 2002.

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