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BU02 HWB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,542 mi
Last recorded98,542 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 HWB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 98,542 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2017 98,536 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 90,121 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 89,429 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking in tread

front no plate slightly cracked

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 82,970 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2013 75,111 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 75,111 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 66,996 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 62,008 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 59,895 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 59,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 54,599 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 48,828 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 42,423 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 38,076 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 28,197 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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BU02 HWB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HWB, 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 BU02 HWB registered?

BU02 HWB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2002.

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