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VU02 TDX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

196,594 mi
Last recorded196,594 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 TDX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 196,594 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 190,659 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 190,659 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2020 187,067 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 178,989 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 165,401 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 149,761 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 131,827 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 116,561 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 116,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 107,930 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 97,526 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 88,523 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 79,045 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 67,215 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 54,174 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 40,481 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 35,352 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 29,131 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TDX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 TDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU02 TDX registered?

VU02 TDX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is VU02 TDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU02 TDX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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