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VU02 TFA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

154,105 mi
Last recorded154,105 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 TFA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 154,105 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 144,715 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 144,713 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 134,769 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 134,768 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 125,114 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 125,112 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 119,903 miles

Offside sill damaged

Front oil leak from engine

Nearside sill damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2014 111,394 miles

Both outter sills bottom lip sections damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 111,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Both outter sills bottom lip sections damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 103,626 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 103,626 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 102,744 miles

BOTH FRONT / REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON BRAKING SURFACE / SLIGHT FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING / ADVISE TO REPLACE / SIGNS OF VEHICLE BEEN STOOD FOR SOME TIME

FRONT DISCS VENTED / REARS SOLID

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Fail 25 Mar 2013 102,744 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT / REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON BRAKING SURFACE / SLIGHT FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING / ADVISE TO REPLACE / SIGNS OF VEHICLE BEEN STOOD FOR SOME TIME

FRONT DISCS VENTED / REARS SOLID

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST LEGAL / NAIL IN OUTER EDGE OF TREAD (NOT REPAIRABLE) STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE 205 / 55 / 16 V

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 25 Feb 2013 102,735 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fluctuation in brake effort on front brakes

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

nearside front ytreon 2mm on outer edge and tyre tread cracking

offside front tyre bold on outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2012 102,233 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 100,798 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 97,029 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 91,772 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 91,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 84,808 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 73,323 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 64,194 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 54,955 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 TFA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 TFA, 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 TFA registered?

VU02 TFA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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