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SL02 BZM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,653 mi
Last recorded130,653 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 BZM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 130,653 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 114,089 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 88,729 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 78,064 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Fail 30 Nov 2010 78,064 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 31 Aug 2009 73,410 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 65,096 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 55,590 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 41,749 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2006 31,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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SL02 BZM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL02 BZM, 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 SL02 BZM registered?

SL02 BZM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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