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VU02 XVX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,920 mi
Last recorded143,920 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 XVX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 143,920 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 143,918 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on (broken wire)

Pass 8 Jan 2020 142,430 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight damage to sill(s)

Slight play inner rack joint(s)

Pass 15 Dec 2018 134,456 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 126,612 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres wearing on edges.

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

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter outer clip missing.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill to wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 126,612 miles

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres wearing on edges.

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

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter outer clip missing.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill to wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 115,565 miles

Front both sides close to wear limit and wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front back plate rotton

Fail 7 Jan 2017 115,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front both sides close to wear limit and wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front back plate rotton

Pass 12 Jan 2016 108,647 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 108,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 97,360 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 89,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 77,514 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 77,513 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2011 64,368 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 55,936 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 47,619 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 30,898 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 20,770 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 17,968 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XVX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XVX, 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 XVX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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