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AV02 LJZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,216 mi
Last recorded122,216 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 LJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 122,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 113,782 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 113,782 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 105,320 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre treads low

ns front tyre tread low on edges

some corrosion to both rear coil springs

Fail 31 Jan 2012 105,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre treads low

brake warning lamp on

ns front tyre tread low on edges

some corrosion to both rear coil springs

Pass 23 Feb 2011 100,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear coil springs rusty

both rear tyres wearing low

n/s/f tyre has slight wear on outer edge

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 24 Feb 2010 94,265 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 84,384 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 84,384 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 77,001 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 68,959 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 68,959 miles

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

rear footbrake effort 56% imbalance

Pass 29 Dec 2005 61,634 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 LJZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 LJZ, 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 LJZ registered?

AV02 LJZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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