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VU02 OCD

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

368,158 mi
Last recorded368,158 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 368,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 361,516 miles

O/side & n/side sills are damaged at the front

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

both rear axle mounting bushes are worn

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2015 361,516 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/side & n/side sills are damaged at the front

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

both rear axle mounting bushes are worn

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 345,694 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 305,461 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 305,461 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 271,723 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 195,119 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 195,109 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 172,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 172,732 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 151,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 151,201 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 122,087 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 98,936 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front wiper rubbers split

Pass 13 Jun 2007 98,936 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front wiper rubbers split

Pass 23 Jun 2006 68,906 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 OCD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OCD, 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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VU02 OCD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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