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BU02 XKZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,005 mi
Last recorded98,005 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2017 98,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose metal end is corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose metal end is corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 89,069 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 89,065 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 78,634 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 78,634 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 67,841 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken.

Offside rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 61,428 miles

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

engine MIL warning lamp illuminated indicating a fault

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Apr 2012 56,844 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Apr 2011 52,157 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 47,221 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 42,330 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 37,273 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 32,297 miles

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

both front wiper blades clearing slightly streaky

Pass 12 Apr 2006 28,444 miles

exhaust centre bracket broken at welds

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 XKZ 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 XKZ, 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 XKZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 April 2002.

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