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AV02 JWX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,279 mi
Last recorded149,279 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 JWX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 May 2011 149,279 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

centre brake bulbs inop x2

fluid leak from rad area

handbrake lever stiff in operation

n/s and o/s seatbelts weak in retracting

n/s rear brake backplate wet with fluid

oil leak from engine area

Pass 20 May 2010 129,415 miles

coolant pipe corroded

malfunction light on

n/s mirror damaged

noise from engine

rear brake imbalance high

slight damage front screen

Fail 8 Apr 2009 114,493 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 114,493 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 98,626 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 83,455 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 83,455 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 10 Apr 2006 65,064 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 65,064 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 JWX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 JWX, 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 JWX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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