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EO02 EFJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

189,793 mi
Last recorded189,793 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 EFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 189,793 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 179,788 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating long pedal (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 178,772 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27 % (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

brake pad warning light displayed / pads ok

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 178,772 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27 % (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

brake pad warning light displayed / pads ok

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 168,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 157,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 157,721 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 153,144 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 148,955 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 139,207 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 128,974 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 117,126 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 105,264 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 93,031 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 93,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 80,501 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 70,550 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 585,808 miles

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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EO02 EFJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EO02 EFJ, 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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EO02 EFJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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