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EX02 UBY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,178 mi
Last recorded80,178 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 UBY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 80,178 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front lower arm/ wish-bone (rear facing) rubber bush deteriorated/cracking +has a play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top mount have play

Fail 19 Nov 2020 80,178 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount have play

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 68,170 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 68,006 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 67,663 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 67,195 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 67,194 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 66,406 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat shield on cat not secure.

Fail 16 Jul 2014 65,335 miles

Offside Front Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 65,335 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 64,111 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 64,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/rear tyre ply perished

Pass 17 Jul 2012 62,621 miles

both rear hand brake cables outer casing slightly damaged worn

n/s/rear tyre outer wall slightly perished

Pass 1 Aug 2011 60,592 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 58,637 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 56,446 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 54,018 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 54,018 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 51,964 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 49,463 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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EX02 UBY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX02 UBY, 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 EX02 UBY registered?

EX02 UBY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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