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AJ02 XJN

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,515 mi
Last recorded198,515 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 XJN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 198,515 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CASEINGS DAMAGED

Fail 16 Jun 2016 198,515 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CASEINGS DAMAGED

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 187,725 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r shocker caseing damaged

various body damage

Fail 6 Jun 2015 187,534 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r shocker caseing damaged

various body damage

Pass 20 Jun 2014 175,758 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pad warning light illuminated on dash

exhaust vibration

various body damage

Fail 9 Jun 2014 174,915 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pad warning light illuminated on dash

exhaust vibration

rear wiper blade split

various body damage

Pass 20 Jun 2013 164,257 miles

Coolant leak

various body damage but no jaggered edges

Fail 12 Jun 2013 163,759 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Coolant leak

various body damage but no jaggered edges

Pass 16 Jun 2012 149,022 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

adevise various areas of bodywork has slight damage but secure and no jaggered edges

Fail 16 Jun 2012 149,018 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

adevise various areas of bodywork has slight damage but secure and no jaggered edges

Pass 20 Jun 2011 131,316 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 131,212 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 113,592 miles

offside rear lights have temporary repair.

slight damage to windscreen,below drivers view.

slight surface corrosion on front brake discs

travel on footbrake but still has reserve travel

Fail 7 Jun 2010 113,564 miles

Nearside Rear 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 rear lights have temporary repair.

slight damage to windscreen,below drivers view.

slight surface corrosion on front brake discs

travel on footbrake but still has reserve travel

Pass 19 Jun 2009 97,006 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 97,006 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 71,931 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage to nearside lower windscreen but not obstructing drivers view of the road.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 53,519 miles

NSF AND OSF TYRES 3MM TREAD NSR AND OSR TYRES 2MM TREAD

Pass 22 Jun 2006 43,481 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 25,311 miles

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

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

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 XJN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XJN, 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 XJN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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