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AF02 SXJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

189,033 mi
Last recorded189,033 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 SXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 189,033 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 177,448 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 164,852 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 155,069 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 146,496 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 136,324 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 122,470 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 110,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush soft and perishing. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush soft and perishing. (2.4.G.2)

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

Under tray present impeding inspection.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces very heavily pitted and corroded. (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 May 2017 110,187 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod balljoint grease cover split and perished. (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating Judderpresent. (3.7.B.3)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Imbalanced with offside lagging. (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush soft and perishing. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush soft and perishing. (2.4.G.2)

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

Under tray present impeding inspection.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces very heavily pitted and corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2016 100,336 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc rusty/corroding

engine oil low

Pass 14 May 2015 90,251 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2014 80,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 6 May 2014 80,612 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 67,681 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 67,679 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2012 55,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs rusted and pitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 47,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2010 44,339 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 37,193 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 34,865 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 31,381 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2006 29,192 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 29,192 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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AF02 SXJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange 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 AF02 SXJ, 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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AF02 SXJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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