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VE02 VGD

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,846 mi
Last recorded105,846 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 VGD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 105,846 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 97,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 89,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 89,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 80,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 80,720 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 71,002 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear axle bushes perished

Fail 15 Jul 2014 70,994 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 1 Jul 2013 63,084 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2012 60,938 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 58,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside and offside front brake discs slightly corroded.

Nearside and offside front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Nearside and offside rear brakes binding slightly.

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 58,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside and offside front brake discs slightly corroded.

Nearside and offside front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Nearside and offside rear brakes binding slightly.

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 54,738 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 50,580 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 45,635 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 38,844 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 31,690 miles

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

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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VE02 VGD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VE02 VGD, 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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VE02 VGD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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