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HV02 VGY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

137,801 mi
Last recorded137,801 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 VGY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 137,801 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 132,245 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 123,833 miles

Coolant leak from behind belt cover ()

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 121,697 miles

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 12 Oct 2017 118,851 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 115,178 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 112,308 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 107,882 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 101,829 miles

wear to front wishbone bushes noted

Pass 22 Oct 2012 96,474 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2011 90,766 miles

small holes around cat weld and slight blow

Pass 16 Feb 2011 87,102 miles

rear brakes noisey and starting to grab slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2010 80,288 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 75,157 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 75,157 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 69,501 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 60,271 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 53,272 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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HV02 VGY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HV02 VGY, 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 HV02 VGY registered?

HV02 VGY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is HV02 VGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV02 VGY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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