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AO02 HFJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

193,415 mi
Last recorded193,415 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 HFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 193,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 193,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 183,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 172,828 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre has started to wear on the inner edge.

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly out of shape and has started to wear on the inner and outer edges.

Offside Front windscreen has a crack in a line not in the drivers view at time of test.

Offside Rear tyre is slightly out of shape and has started to wear on the inner edge.

Pass 5 Jun 2017 165,454 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ON ADVISORY LIMIT.. ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front ..windscreen cracked in aline,out of swept

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four tyres slightly mis-shapped and wearing on outer edges

Pass 1 Dec 2015 152,733 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 138,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn on inner faces

Pass 25 Nov 2013 123,266 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 113,247 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 109,333 miles

o/s/r tyre at tread depth limit

Pass 2 Feb 2011 96,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2010 90,658 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 90,658 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 83,476 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 77,833 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 70,415 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 60,392 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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AO02 HFJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AO02 HFJ, 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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AO02 HFJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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