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VU02 XAE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,204 mi
Last recorded189,204 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 XAE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 189,204 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 182,431 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 173,714 miles

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 25 Nov 2011 173,714 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2010 165,017 miles

front discs worn

front exhaust mount broken but exhaust supported

Pass 29 Sep 2009 151,789 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 139,189 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 135,303 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 135,303 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2006 99,176 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 99,176 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 XAE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XAE, 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 XAE registered?

VU02 XAE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2002.

Is VU02 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU02 XAE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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