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EX02 XVM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,484 mi
Last recorded156,484 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 XVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 156,484 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 143,336 miles

engine covers fitted

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r brake binding

o/s/r tyre wearing on both edges also has a nail in it

slight play both front top strutt mounts

Fail 24 Apr 2017 143,336 miles

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

engine covers fitted

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r brake binding

o/s/r tyre wearing on both edges also has a nail in it

slight play both front top strutt mounts

Pass 19 Apr 2016 126,251 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 106,709 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 106,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 87,985 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 70,590 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 70,549 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 56,543 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt not tested (child seat fitted).

Pass 18 Feb 2011 49,140 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 45,202 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 40,970 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 37,164 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 32,507 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 28,256 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 XVM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 XVM, 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 XVM registered?

EX02 XVM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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