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FY02 VNC

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,189 mi
Last recorded147,189 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 VNC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 147,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 137,288 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 120,690 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 106,999 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 97,307 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 92,560 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 92,557 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 78,180 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 78,150 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 68,250 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 60,463 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 56,661 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres perished/fronts at 3mm

front registration plate cracked

slight corrosion at o/s/r brake pipe

tank straps corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2009 52,940 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 52,940 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 46,967 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 46,958 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

engine oil level low

Pass 1 Jun 2007 42,178 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 36,223 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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FY02 VNC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FY02 VNC, 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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FY02 VNC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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