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VU02 XBB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,103 mi
Last recorded162,103 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 XBB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 162,103 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 151,211 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 138,770 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 129,102 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 129,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 119,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 119,704 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 111,900 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 111,827 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 8 May 2012 108,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play N/S/F wheel feels like steering rack end ball joint

Pass 8 May 2012 108,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Slight play N/S/F wheel feels like steering rack end ball joint

Pass 3 May 2011 100,072 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 92,242 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 92,242 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2009 82,484 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 73,257 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 65,038 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 56,802 miles

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

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 XBB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XBB, 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 XBB registered?

VU02 XBB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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