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VU02 HCD

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,070 mi
Last recorded143,070 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 HCD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 143,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from w/cylinder to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from w/cylinder to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 140,042 miles

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

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

driver rear shock absorber dust cover broken

passenger rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Fail 13 Aug 2018 140,040 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

driver rear shock absorber dust cover broken

passenger rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Pass 28 Jul 2017 135,464 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 135,460 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 126,624 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 124,928 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 119,105 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 111,640 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 98,684 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 85,989 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 72,427 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 59,594 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 50,933 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 43,844 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 38,480 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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VU02 HCD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VU02 HCD, 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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What year was VU02 HCD registered?

VU02 HCD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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The MOT history for VU02 HCD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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