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BL02 ZZO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,903 mi
Last recorded84,903 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 ZZO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 84,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Sep 2016 84,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn close to tread warning bars (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 71,760 miles

mil light on

n/s/f tyre smooth on outer edge

Fail 17 Sep 2015 71,755 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

mil light on

n/s/f tyre smooth on outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2014 63,781 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 63,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 54,406 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 54,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

n/s/f brake disc heavily corroded inner surface

Pass 10 Aug 2012 42,809 miles

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

advise nearside front brake discs slightly corroided on inside

Pass 14 Jun 2011 40,841 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2011 40,841 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2010 39,203 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 39,203 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres cracking and worn outer edges

Pass 21 Jul 2009 37,372 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 34,706 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge unevenlyt worn

Fail 4 Jul 2008 34,706 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

offside rear tyre inner edge unevenlyt worn

Pass 19 Jun 2007 31,370 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 28,697 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 ZZO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZZO, 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 ZZO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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