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BX02 VMV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,281 mi
Last recorded165,281 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 VMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 165,281 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer / Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 165,255 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Detached (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer / Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 157,200 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 157,035 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 149,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre starting to get low inside edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 149,569 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre starting to get low inside edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2015 143,751 miles

rear exhaust slight blow

Fail 29 May 2015 143,751 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

rear exhaust slight blow

Pass 6 Jun 2014 139,318 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 6 Jun 2014 139,318 miles

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 6 Jun 2013 131,584 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 129,755 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 117,854 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 109,036 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 95,320 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 83,422 miles

engine management light staying on

under tray in poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2007 70,325 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 67,746 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 61,983 miles

oil leak from rear of engine

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 VMV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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