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AV02 JWA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

321,772 mi
Last recorded321,772 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 JWA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 321,772 miles

Corrosion in places

Front plate damaged

Oil leak

Rear coils corroded

Rear discs corroded and worn

Subframes and bushes corroded and perished

Suspension bushes perished

Towbar wiring on show

Towbar wiring on show

Pass 9 Mar 2017 314,105 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Boot floir (6.6.6)

Front pads wearing thin

Front subframe bushes perished

Nearside Front Tyre close and perished

Nearside Rear Perished

Offside rear tyre close to limits wearing on edges and perished

Play in nearside inner rack arm

Rear axle bushes perished

Rear coils corroded

Wiring to tow bar tied to underside of vehicle

Worn discs worn pitted and scored

Fail 9 Mar 2017 314,105 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Boot floir (6.6.6)

Front pads wearing thin

Front subframe bushes perished

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre close and perished

Nearside Rear Perished

Offside rear tyre close to limits wearing on edges and perished

Play in nearside inner rack arm

Rear axle bushes perished

Rear coils corroded

Wiring to tow bar tied to underside of vehicle

Worn discs worn pitted and scored

Pass 21 Mar 2016 305,744 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs worn

Fuel tank strap corroded

Minor leak of exhaust gases from centre section

Nearside rack end boot deteriorated

Offside Front Slight play on topmount

Signs of corrosion in places

Fail 21 Mar 2016 305,744 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs worn

Fuel tank strap corroded

Minor leak of exhaust gases from centre section

Nearside rack end boot deteriorated

Offside Front Slight play on topmount

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Signs of corrosion in places

Pass 11 Mar 2015 296,564 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 296,563 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 287,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2013 278,872 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 278,872 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 270,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Mar 2012 270,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 261,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front & rear tyres on 3mm approx/going out of shape***205/55V16***

front brake discs partially worn/corroded

ns/os rear shock absorber plastic sleeves insecure[bump stops perished]

osr brake disc partially corroding

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2011 261,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front & rear tyres on 3mm approx/going out of shape***205/55V16***

front brake discs partially worn/corroded

ns/os rear shock absorber plastic sleeves insecure[bump stops perished]

osr brake disc partially corroding

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2010 253,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wiring under car shorting out on rear axle beam

Fail 23 Mar 2010 253,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

wiring under car shorting out on rear axle beam

Pass 20 Feb 2009 245,492 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 238,638 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 224,753 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 186,985 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 186,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AV02 JWA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AV02 JWA, 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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AV02 JWA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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