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BX02 VMJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,064 mi
Last recorded92,064 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 VMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 92,064 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 270,501 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 270,501 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 260,464 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 260,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 260,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 234,300 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 126,568 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 126,568 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VMJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 VMJ, 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 BX02 VMJ registered?

BX02 VMJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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