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VO02 FDY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,471 mi
Last recorded159,471 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 FDY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 159,471 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 154,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 146,921 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 139,558 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2019 139,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2018 133,201 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight weep of grease also (2.2.C.1c)

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

Slight under body corrosion

Pass 7 May 2017 125,728 miles

noise from n/s/r wheel

oil leaks

suspension weak

Pass 7 May 2016 117,021 miles

Centre exhaust mounting appears to be missing

Fail 1 May 2016 116,833 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust mounting appears to be missing

Pass 17 Apr 2015 108,775 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 100,763 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 98,499 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 98,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 90,845 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 76,158 miles

offside front indicator lense missing

Fail 31 May 2011 76,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front indicator lense missing

Pass 2 Jun 2010 64,441 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 50,762 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 42,575 miles

Both front tyres also worn on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Partial check on both outer rear seatbelts

Pass 11 Jun 2007 22,069 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 20,386 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 15,151 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 FDY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FDY, 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 FDY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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