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VO02 ETU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,814 mi
Last recorded118,814 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 ETU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 118,814 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing mounting but system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front sill slightly damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 111,912 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 111,912 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 111,701 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 111,169 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 110,712 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 108,996 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 107,271 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 104,632 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 102,743 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 98,456 miles

both front tyres low in tread and worn on inner edges

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

e.m.l on

o/s front indicator lens broken

o/s rear tyre very low tread strong advise

Fail 4 Jun 2013 98,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

both front tyres low in tread and worn on inner edges

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

e.m.l on

o/s front indicator lens broken

o/s rear tyre very low tread strong advise

Pass 24 May 2012 91,009 miles

engine management light illuminated

o/s/r tyre low tread

slight movement in both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 13 May 2011 81,307 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 81,307 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 73,956 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 66,211 miles

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

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

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)

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

number plates

Pass 13 May 2008 59,989 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 51,956 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 40,534 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 28,591 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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VO02 ETU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ETU, 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 ETU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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