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LG02 XBT

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,776 mi
Last recorded87,776 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 XBT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 87,776 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 87,776 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2025 81,210 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 74,925 miles

both number plates deterated

n/s and o/s front lower track control arm rear bushes perrishing

Fail 11 May 2024 74,922 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both number plates deterated

excessive noise from rear brakes **

n/s and o/s front lower track control arm rear bushes perrishing

n/s rear hand brake cable bloated

Fail 18 Apr 2024 74,830 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake has no reserve travel

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 65,991 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 60,003 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 60,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 21 May 2021 53,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 48,719 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached inner wing liner damaged and insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2020 48,719 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached inner wing liner damaged and insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 42,247 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 42,168 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 41,322 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 40,209 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 40,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2015 39,270 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 36,458 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 34,425 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 31,484 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 27,233 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 24,303 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 21,855 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 18,480 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 16,296 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 12,672 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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LG02 XBT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LG02 XBT, 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 LG02 XBT registered?

LG02 XBT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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