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BU02 HVB

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Lpg 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,044 mi
Last recorded161,044 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 HVB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 161,044 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 161,044 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 145,395 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 12 Jan 2017 145,395 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 127,533 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 127,533 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 101,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 79,564 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)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 79,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 64,635 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 56,811 miles

engine management light on

Pass 21 Jan 2011 49,468 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 49,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 42,091 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 42,091 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,757 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 33,245 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 28,677 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 25,584 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres down to 3mm

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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BU02 HVB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,595cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BU02 HVB, 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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BU02 HVB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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