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AJ02 XJT

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,421 mi
Last recorded155,421 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 XJT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 155,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge to legal limit - 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm on outer part of tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front indicatoer lenses missing

slight exhaust leak at front

Fail 25 Oct 2017 155,420 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge to legal limit - 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm on outer part of tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front indicatoer lenses missing

handbrake travel high

slight exhaust leak at front

Pass 26 Sep 2016 145,872 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 145,785 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2015 136,004 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 136,004 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 126,008 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 126,008 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 114,240 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 104,051 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 93,837 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 84,228 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 72,960 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 72,946 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 61,061 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 44,930 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 44,930 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 34,442 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 XJT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XJT, 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 XJT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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