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LG02 RBU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

167,261 mi
Last recorded167,261 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 RBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 167,261 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 163,961 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2014 163,960 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 151,484 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 149,706 miles

Rear road springs corroded

Fail 8 May 2013 149,706 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear road springs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 137,980 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 126,859 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 126,859 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2010 112,270 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 102,709 miles

both rear wheel archs scratched, wheels curbed, n/s/f wing badly scratched

Fail 16 May 2009 102,709 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear wheel archs scratched, wheels curbed, n/s/f wing badly scratched

Fail 16 May 2008 91,389 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2008 91,389 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 78,657 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 78,657 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2006 61,948 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 61,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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LG02 RBU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LG02 RBU, 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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LG02 RBU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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