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AJ02 YXL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

224,890 mi
Last recorded224,890 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 YXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 224,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 211,092 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 196,102 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 181,283 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 166,421 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 166,322 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 153,265 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 153,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 140,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 140,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 128,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2011 118,763 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 118,763 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 107,435 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 96,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 96,473 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 83,959 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 73,409 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 73,377 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 59,100 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YXL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YXL, 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 YXL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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