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18 BET

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

55,953 mi
Last recorded55,953 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 BET
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 55,953 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 53,218 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 47,082 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 47,077 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached loose on bolts and 1 missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2021 39,383 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 37,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 37,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Jun 2016 36,584 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 35,752 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 34,920 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 34,039 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 34,039 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,162 miles

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

both front tyres worn on shoulders

engine lamp showing on dash

Pass 20 Jul 2011 30,850 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 24,557 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 21,760 miles

engine warning light illuminated.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 17,989 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)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 17,989 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 13,745 miles

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 29 Sep 2005 8,651 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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18 BET is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 18 BET, 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 18 BET registered?

18 BET is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is 18 BET safe to buy?

The MOT history for 18 BET shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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