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BXZ 5713

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,428 mi
Last recorded122,428 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBXZ 5713
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2016 122,428 miles

Brake pipe leaking vacuum pipe leaking air (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front anti-roll bar D-bushes have slight play

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

Different tyre sizes fitted front to rear but not on same axle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside dipped beam image poor but acceptable

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wipers split but still clear the screen effectively

Pass 15 May 2010 72,086 miles

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

drivers door handle sticking

slight coolant leak from radiator

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 20 May 2009 67,336 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2009 67,336 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2008 57,694 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 51,171 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 51,126 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 May 2006 38,200 miles
Pass 4 May 2005 28,296 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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BXZ 5713 is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BXZ 5713, 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 BXZ 5713 registered?

BXZ 5713 is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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