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LV02 VOP

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,471 mi
Last recorded178,471 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 VOP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 178,471 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 178,471 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 169,990 miles

Emits smoke from the exhaust on tick over and acceleration just acceptable

Front number plate is damaged

Front windscreen is cracked down the nearside edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre is nearing the 2mm wear bars

Offside rear door not unlocking or locking on central locking

Offside rear tyre is nearing the 2mm wear bars and cracking within the tread grooves

Fail 20 Jun 2016 169,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Emits smoke from the exhaust on tick over and acceleration just acceptable

Front number plate is damaged

Front windscreen is cracked down the nearside edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre is nearing the 2mm wear bars

Offside rear door not unlocking or locking on central locking

Offside rear tyre is nearing the 2mm wear bars and cracking within the tread grooves

Pass 8 Jun 2015 156,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 143,416 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 131,041 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2013 130,860 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2012 118,106 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 104,759 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 104,759 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 91,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2010 91,852 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 80,129 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 80,129 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 70,467 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 58,848 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 45,907 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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LV02 VOP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV02 VOP, 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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LV02 VOP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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