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LV02 VRO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

164,256 mi
Last recorded164,256 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 VRO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 164,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear wiper torn.

Fail 17 Mar 2015 164,255 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear wiper torn.

Fail 12 Mar 2014 161,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 161,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 152,965 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 151,847 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 151,847 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 143,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

o/s track rod end gaiter split

Fail 18 May 2011 143,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

o/s track rod end gaiter split

Pass 13 May 2010 132,419 miles

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

advise both rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 13 May 2010 132,419 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 19 May 2009 119,523 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 19 May 2009 119,523 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 104,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 May 2007 91,927 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 91,927 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 81,761 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 VRO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 VRO, 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 LV02 VRO registered?

LV02 VRO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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