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VU02 XWJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

159,821 mi
Last recorded159,821 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 159,821 miles

Rear Exhaust clamp corroded.

Pass 1 Apr 2021 159,629 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 159,334 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 159,334 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 158,135 miles

All brake pipes greased.

Fail 3 Apr 2019 158,121 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All brake pipes greased.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 157,084 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Axil corroded

brake pipes greased

Fail 28 Mar 2018 157,070 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Axil corroded

brake pipes greased

Pass 28 Mar 2017 152,860 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2017 152,860 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 146,696 miles

nearside rear brake grabbing slightly,

Pass 15 Apr 2015 139,952 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 139,952 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 135,079 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 127,497 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 127,482 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 110,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 102,994 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Low engine oil level,topped up for test.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 97,133 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 97,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 91,756 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 86,373 miles

2 rear tyres have small cracks in tread

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

nsf wiper blade split on ends

Pass 18 Apr 2007 79,631 miles

2 rear tyres have small cracks in tread

Pass 21 Apr 2006 71,299 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2005 59,496 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 XWJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XWJ, 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 XWJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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