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EX02 XTU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,624 mi
Last recorded112,624 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 XTU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 112,624 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 112,597 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 103,615 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 92,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 92,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 71,120 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 71,106 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 66,879 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 66,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 62,459 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,347 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 54,302 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 51,231 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 47,818 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 47,818 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre perished/weatherd throughout tread

Pass 2 Mar 2007 43,782 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 35,490 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 XTU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EX02 XTU, 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 XTU registered?

EX02 XTU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2002.

Is EX02 XTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 XTU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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