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AD02 MXJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

186,418 mi
Last recorded186,418 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 MXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2016 186,418 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jul 2015 174,554 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2015 174,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2014 164,179 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 150,857 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 150,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 150,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear bump stops worn

Pass 13 Jun 2012 144,752 miles

centre section exhaust bracket corroded and insecure however exhaust system still fully supported.

centre section heat shields insecure.

n/s/r rear damper gaitor split.

o/s/r damper gaitor starting to split.

Fail 8 Jun 2012 144,752 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

centre section exhaust bracket corroded and insecure however exhaust system still fully supported.

centre section heat shields insecure.

n/s/r rear damper gaitor split.

o/s/r damper gaitor starting to split.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 136,640 miles

both rear damper gaitors split.

centre section exhaust heat shield insecure.

front brake disc heavily corroded.

Fail 6 Jun 2011 136,640 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear damper gaitors split.

centre section exhaust heat shield insecure.

front brake disc heavily corroded.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 127,991 miles

both rear suspension bump stops splitting

exhaust centre section mount broken but still fully supporting exhaust system

Fail 8 Jun 2010 127,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

both rear suspension bump stops splitting

exhaust centre section mount broken but still fully supporting exhaust system

Fail 3 Jun 2009 107,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust centre section hanger corroded off

Pass 3 Jun 2009 107,315 miles

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

exhaust centre section hanger corroded off

Pass 9 Jun 2008 80,937 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 54,334 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 40,261 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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AD02 MXJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD02 MXJ, 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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AD02 MXJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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