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VO02 BFX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,819 mi
Last recorded97,819 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 BFX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 97,819 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing evident to rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 97,617 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim not tested Due to dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing evident to rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 88,237 miles

Centre exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2017 83,883 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 78,170 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Apr 2015 73,023 miles

front brake pads wearing low.

rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 15 Apr 2015 73,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake pads wearing low.

rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 66,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 17 Apr 2014 66,075 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape

offside front tyre worn on inner edge - advise tracking

Pass 5 Apr 2013 59,488 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge - advise tracking

Fail 8 Mar 2013 59,118 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

center section has a broken bracket but is still adequately supported

Fail 10 Apr 2012 53,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 53,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Apr 2011 50,066 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 45,885 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 40,391 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,794 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 29,875 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 25,478 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre getting low

rear brake discs lipped

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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VO02 BFX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VO02 BFX, 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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VO02 BFX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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