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AJ02 XWB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,603 mi
Last recorded153,603 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 XWB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 153,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 140,125 miles

front brake discs rear faces corroded

front number plate deiteriorated

front tyres inner edges bald

n/s/front lower wish rear bush deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2014 114,671 miles

front brake discs corroding

n/s/rear tyre close to legal limit 1.6mm

o/s/rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Jul 2014 114,671 miles

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

front brake discs corroding

n/s/rear tyre close to legal limit 1.6mm

o/s/rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Jun 2013 88,280 miles

all tyres are slightly perished

front brake discs are corroded on the inside

nearside front top suspension mount has slight play

rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 87,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 87,716 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 85,842 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2010 77,547 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2009 69,976 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 63,128 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 58,206 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 51,750 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 XWB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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