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AJ02 XJW

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

202,823 mi
Last recorded202,823 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 202,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 196,729 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 196,720 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 189,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 189,571 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 184,756 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 178,598 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 178,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 170,862 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 170,862 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 157,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 143,194 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 130,361 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 115,690 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 115,690 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 98,833 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 85,211 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

o/s wiper spilt.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 73,561 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 63,843 miles

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

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

offside door mirror glass cracked

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 XJW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AJ02 XJW, 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 XJW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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