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BX02 ZSE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,436 mi
Last recorded152,436 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 ZSE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 152,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn

Offside rear wheel bearing slight noisy/worn

Rear tyres worn

Fail 5 Oct 2015 152,436 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter corroded excessively (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure Broken/incomplete (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Broken (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn

Offside rear wheel bearing slight noisy/worn

Rear tyres worn

Pass 3 Oct 2014 140,381 miles

Nearside front wiper blade starting to tear.

Nearside rear wheel bearing, signs of wear/noise.

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 140,380 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front wiper blade starting to tear.

Nearside rear wheel bearing, signs of wear/noise.

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 131,832 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

corrosion on exhaust in places

nearside & offside front lower suspension arm bushs starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre close to limits & perishing

offside rear & front tyres on limits & perishing

Fail 21 Sep 2013 131,832 miles

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear coil springs corroding

corrosion on exhaust in places

nearside & offside front lower suspension arm bushs starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre close to limits & perishing

offside rear & front tyres on limits & perishing

Pass 28 Aug 2012 120,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 120,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 104,995 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake warning light on dash litt???

n/s/f tyre slight spliting ???? o/s/f tyre worn on inner egde ???

Pass 6 Jul 2010 92,122 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 82,154 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 82,154 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 72,669 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 54,237 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 ZSE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZSE, 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 ZSE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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