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BU02 HWG

2002 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,048 mi
Last recorded118,048 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 HWG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 118,048 miles

center exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Jun 2016 116,519 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 99,532 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 99,512 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 83,793 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 74,740 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 68,405 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 68,403 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Mar 2011 63,767 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 62,145 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 54,394 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 43,749 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 37,515 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper perishing †

rear tyres perishing †

Pass 1 Nov 2006 37,515 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper perishing †

rear tyres perishing †

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 HWG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HWG, 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 HWG registered?

BU02 HWG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is BU02 HWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 HWG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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