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VA02 UWO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,768 mi
Last recorded149,768 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 UWO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 149,768 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Feb 2020 143,154 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 137,411 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 137,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 129,136 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 121,030 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 121,021 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 111,661 miles

Engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspeciton

Fail 10 Feb 2016 111,661 miles

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

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

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

Engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspeciton

Pass 5 Mar 2015 103,432 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhast has come away from mounting bracket

Fail 5 Mar 2015 103,432 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhast has come away from mounting bracket

Pass 7 Mar 2014 94,594 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play offside front steering arm inner joint

Fail 6 Mar 2014 94,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play offside front steering arm inner joint

Fail 16 Mar 2013 85,439 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 85,439 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 75,137 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 75,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 69,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

w/screen wipers poor

Pass 29 Mar 2010 63,132 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 63,132 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 55,536 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 46,921 miles

front brake pads nearing warning sensors

rear brake grabbing near to legal limit

Pass 14 Apr 2007 31,092 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 30,162 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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VA02 UWO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VA02 UWO, 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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VA02 UWO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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