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VU02 KBF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,234 mi
Last recorded103,234 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 KBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 103,234 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 103,234 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 93,826 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 10 Jan 2014 85,484 miles

exhaust in poor condition and slight blow

nsf tyre sidewall slightly out of shape

osf side light dim

Pass 15 Jan 2013 74,232 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 71,206 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 71,084 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2010 66,614 miles

slight play in steering components

Pass 8 Jan 2010 61,288 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 56,264 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 49,993 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 43,038 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 41,352 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 41,351 miles

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

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 KBF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KBF, 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 KBF registered?

VU02 KBF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is VU02 KBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU02 KBF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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