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LG02 XBB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,394 mi
Last recorded105,394 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 XBB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2016 105,394 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all four brake discs corroded due to vehicle left standing for a long period of time

Pass 6 Oct 2012 96,509 miles

front rollbar bushes worn

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 5 Oct 2012 96,509 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

front rollbar bushes worn

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Oct 2011 89,860 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 89,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both front tyres worn to wearbars,deep split in nearside also!

Pass 1 Oct 2010 84,148 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front sill damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2010 84,148 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front sill damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2009 75,423 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 75,421 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2007 70,421 miles

Offside front shock absorber weeping.

Offside rear tyre worn to legal limit (1.6mm).

Play in both anti roll bar bushes.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear brakes binding.

Stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 15 May 2007 70,421 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front shock absorber weeping.

Offside rear tyre worn to legal limit (1.6mm).

Play in both anti roll bar bushes.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear brakes binding.

Stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 16 May 2006 53,960 miles

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

front wipers starting to smear screen

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

rear discs lipped

stonechips on windscreen

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 XBB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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