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BX02 VMO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

168,483 mi
Last recorded168,483 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 VMO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 168,483 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 158,695 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 148,097 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 136,545 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 136,545 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 126,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 126,108 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 111,954 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 100,758 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 84,573 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 67,815 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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BX02 VMO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 BX02 VMO, 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 VMO registered?

BX02 VMO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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The MOT history for BX02 VMO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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