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BW02 USA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,308 mi
Last recorded142,308 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 USA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 142,308 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 142,308 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 142,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 142,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 142,308 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 142,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 142,308 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 142,308 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 142,308 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 142,308 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 135,458 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 132,372 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 130,259 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 23 Aug 2013 130,259 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 23 Aug 2012 124,829 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r coil spring lower end damage

Fail 23 Aug 2012 124,829 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r coil spring lower end damage

Pass 15 Aug 2011 113,171 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 113,171 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs worn

Pass 17 Aug 2010 105,407 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2009 96,696 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 89,664 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 79,587 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 68,042 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 58,068 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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BW02 USA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BW02 USA, 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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BW02 USA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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