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DG02 HHJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

198,152 mi
Last recorded198,152 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 HHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 198,152 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly slower than off-side rear

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 189,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front sills damaged

both front tyres perishing/ cracking

offside front tyre has inside wear

Fail 5 Aug 2015 189,767 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front sills damaged

both front tyres perishing/ cracking

offside front tyre has inside wear

Pass 2 Aug 2014 180,760 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WISHBONE (REAR) BUSH 30% UNBONDED

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR PARKBRAKE OUTER SLEEVE IS SPLIT (MAY ALLOW WATER TO ENTRE CABLE/ FUTURE SIEZING IS POSSIBLE)

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

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

REAR OF EXHAUST KAT/ PARTICLE FILTER HAS BEEN REPAIRED

REAR REG PLATE DELAMINATING

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN OUT

TOW BAR ELECTRICS NOT TESTED (7 PIN)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2014 180,760 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WISHBONE (REAR) BUSH 30% UNBONDED

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

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR PARKBRAKE OUTER SLEEVE IS SPLIT (MAY ALLOW WATER TO ENTRE CABLE/ FUTURE SIEZING IS POSSIBLE)

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

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

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

REAR OF EXHAUST KAT/ PARTICLE FILTER HAS BEEN REPAIRED

REAR REG PLATE DELAMINATING

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN OUT

TOW BAR ELECTRICS NOT TESTED (7 PIN)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 170,352 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

temp repair made to exhaust

Fail 11 Aug 2012 160,428 miles

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

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

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

all brake disc inner surfaces worn/ scored/ pitted

both front tyres 2.5 - 3mm

offside rear park brake low effort/ binding. suspect cable and/or brake caliper lever partially siezed

temporary repair to rear of exhaust kat leaking

tow bracket electric socket not tested (7 pin)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 160,428 miles

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

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

all brake disc inner surfaces worn/ scored/ pitted

both front tyres 2.5 - 3mm

offside rear park brake low effort/ binding. suspect cable and/or brake caliper lever partially siezed

temporary repair to rear of exhaust kat leaking

tow bracket electric socket not tested (7 pin)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 151,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front outer sill seams previously damaged by jacking

both front tyres worn on inner edges (TRACKING RESET)

nearside rear and both front brake discs heavily worn/scored

Pass 12 Aug 2011 151,519 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front outer sill seams previously damaged by jacking

both front tyres worn on inner edges (TRACKING RESET)

nearside rear and both front brake discs heavily worn/scored

Pass 9 Aug 2010 139,838 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 139,838 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 114,826 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 93,355 miles

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Fail 28 Jul 2008 93,355 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Aug 2007 72,182 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 54,571 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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DG02 HHJ 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 64.7%.

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 DG02 HHJ, 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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DG02 HHJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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