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AV02 LJA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,401 mi
Last recorded76,401 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 LJA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 76,401 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 68,890 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 68,889 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessively worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer sidewall severely deteriorated. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 59,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 56,648 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 53,430 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 50,351 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 47,232 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 44,138 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 44,136 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 39,823 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 35,019 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 28,889 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 23,291 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 18,865 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 18,865 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 16,012 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 12,623 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 12,623 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 8,618 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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AV02 LJA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV02 LJA, 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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What year was AV02 LJA registered?

AV02 LJA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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