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AJ02 XJX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,765 mi
Last recorded135,765 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 135,765 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 119,135 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 106,950 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 94,018 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 84,196 miles

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)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 84,196 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 70,984 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 70,984 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 64,340 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 64,340 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2009 58,201 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 58,201 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 51,991 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 51,991 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 46,576 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 46,576 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 39,287 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f cv boot perished

rear number plate

Pass 20 Apr 2006 39,287 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f cv boot perished

rear number plate

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 XJX 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 61.1%.

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

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