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BV52 XBR

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,257 mi
Last recorded121,257 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 XBR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 121,257 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 11 Apr 2013 121,257 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Sep 2012 111,769 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 111,769 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 96,739 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 88,256 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 77,331 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 67,703 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 57,392 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 47,327 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 34,788 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 XBR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XBR, 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 BV52 XBR registered?

BV52 XBR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is BV52 XBR safe to buy?

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