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BV52 VUA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,840 mi
Last recorded143,840 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 VUA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 143,840 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Both showing signs of age

Rear Both showing signs of age

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 140,081 miles

Engine cover fitted as standard

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S/F washer jet poor operation

Nearside Front Tyre showing signs of deterioration

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

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of age

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Heavily corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Service brake (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 140,081 miles

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

Engine cover fitted as standard

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S/F washer jet poor operation

Nearside Front Tyre showing signs of deterioration

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

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of age

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Heavily corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Service brake (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 135,172 miles

Centre exhaust mount rubber have deteriorated

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R tyre is deteriorated

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 123,860 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

slight bind nearside rear wheel

Pass 2 Jun 2014 123,860 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

slight bind nearside rear wheel

Pass 7 Jun 2013 113,096 miles

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 16 Mar 2012 94,148 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 94,148 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 78,433 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 61,548 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 45,094 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 31,494 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 31,494 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 20,491 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 18,188 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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BV52 VUA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV52 VUA, 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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BV52 VUA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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