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AJ02 XJC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

57,938 mi
Last recorded57,938 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 XJC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 57,938 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 57,937 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 53,689 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 51,572 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 50,356 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 50,356 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 46,395 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside front bottom suspension bush becoming soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2017 45,044 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Jul 2017 45,044 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 40,195 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 40,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 38,840 miles

Both rear coil springs are rusty.

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 8 Jul 2014 35,088 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)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 35,088 miles

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

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)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 34,680 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 33,942 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 33,339 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

nearside windscreen wiper blade split[still clearing screen to provide adequate view]

offside wishbone rear bush starting to seperate

slight pitting on rear brake discs

Pass 12 May 2010 31,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 12 May 2010 31,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 28,800 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 28,800 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 26,257 miles

Anti-roll bar bushes starting to wear-nearside section of anti-roll bar very close to failing body

Both front inner rear wishbone bushes starting to perish

Nearside front tyre worn to 2.4mm on outer tread and perishing on outer tyre wall

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm on outer tread and wearing on inner shoulder

Rear brake discs corroding around edges

Fail 12 May 2008 26,257 miles

Anti-roll bar bushes starting to wear-nearside section of anti-roll bar very close to failing body

Both front inner rear wishbone bushes starting to perish

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

Nearside front tyre worn to 2.4mm on outer tread and perishing on outer tyre wall

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

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm on outer tread and wearing on inner shoulder

Rear brake discs corroding around edges

Pass 22 Jun 2007 22,738 miles

rear brake discs starting to corode around edges.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 20,200 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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AJ02 XJC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AJ02 XJC, 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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AJ02 XJC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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