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BX02 VLP

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,841 mi
Last recorded165,841 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 VLP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 165,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

under body/suspension corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2019 165,841 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under body/suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 164,121 miles

EML on

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 164,121 miles

EML on

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 161,035 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 160,981 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 155,959 miles

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

Nearside Front play in steering rack inner joints

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

original test carried out by L C MARSON

Fail 22 Mar 2016 155,739 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front play in steering rack inner joints

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 143,957 miles

all brake hose ferrls corroded

all coil springs corroded

engine managment light on

exhaust middle section heat sheild insecure

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2015 143,957 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

all brake hose ferrls corroded

all coil springs corroded

engine managment light on

exhaust middle section heat sheild insecure

front suspension corroded

n/s washer jet blocked

rear suspension corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2014 137,034 miles

n/s sill dammaged

o/s sill dammaged

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2014 137,034 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

n/s sill dammaged

o/s sill dammaged

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2013 129,737 miles

n/s sill dammaged

n/s/r handbrake cable cover split

n/s/r lower coil spring fractured

o/s sill dammaged

Fail 25 Mar 2013 129,737 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

n/s sill dammaged

n/s/r handbrake cable cover split

n/s/r lower coil spring fractured

o/s sill dammaged

Pass 14 Mar 2012 120,573 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 111,349 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ns front & both rear tyres worn

ns front arm bush worn

os rear caliper lever not fully returning

Pass 31 Mar 2010 101,789 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 101,577 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 101,577 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 97,111 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 90,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2006 85,570 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 78,307 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 78,232 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight movement in both sides front strut top mountings

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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BX02 VLP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BX02 VLP, 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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BX02 VLP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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