CarVerify

Free Car Check

BU02 HXA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,404 mi
Last recorded112,404 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 HXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 112,404 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn

bothside front discs corroded on inner edges

bothside rear brakes dragging slightly

Fail 20 Jan 2016 112,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn

bothside front discs corroded on inner edges

bothside rear brakes dragging slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2015 106,434 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 19 Jan 2015 106,392 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Jan 2014 100,492 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket weld broken

Pass 22 Jan 2013 93,955 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 93,955 miles

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

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

O/S/R Tyre Rotation Wrong Direction

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 82,776 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 82,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 77,670 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 72,986 miles

engine light constant mass air flow disconected

Pass 1 Aug 2008 67,872 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 62,690 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 55,568 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BU02 HXA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BU02 HXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU02 HXA?

You can check the full history of BU02 HXA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BU02 HXA registered?

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

Is BU02 HXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 HXA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU02 HXA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BU02 HXA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.