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VU02 XWF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,596 mi
Last recorded105,596 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 XWF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 105,596 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front & rear registration plates slightly deteriorated. (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2024 105,596 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front & rear registration plates slightly deteriorated. (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 99,840 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S & N/S rear tyres close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 93,873 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main metal pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front & rear plates slightly deteriorated. (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 May 2022 93,873 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main metal pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front & rear plates slightly deteriorated. (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both O/S & N/S rear tyres illegal. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2021 86,101 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S & N/S rear tyres close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front & rear plates slightly deteriorated. (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 May 2021 86,101 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S & N/S rear tyres close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front & rear plates slightly deteriorated. (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2020 77,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S & N/S rears. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 69,108 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 59,814 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 56,610 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 56,594 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,823 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 55,819 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 54,879 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 53,767 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 53,767 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 51,382 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 49,966 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 46,907 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 43,074 miles

some surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 23 Mar 2007 37,673 miles

Front Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 31,960 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 XWF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XWF, 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 XWF registered?

VU02 XWF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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The MOT history for VU02 XWF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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