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VU02 XVZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,216 mi
Last recorded110,216 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 XVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 110,216 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 110,216 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 103,092 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel has slight brake bind

Pass 2 Dec 2014 93,588 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 85,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s wing mirror slight damage

Fail 14 Dec 2013 85,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s wing mirror slight damage

Fail 15 Nov 2012 76,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 76,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 67,280 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 67,186 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 59,760 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 57,240 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 51,347 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 47,759 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 42,972 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 35,735 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 XVZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XVZ, 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 XVZ registered?

VU02 XVZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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