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FN02 LJJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,246 mi
Last recorded124,246 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 LJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2013 124,246 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust centre mounting broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 118,142 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 118,142 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 117,057 miles

Both number plate lamps illuminate blue light

Both rear brake discs badly pitted and worn

Main beam operation poor

Offside front sidelight showing blue light

Offside front wiper not clearing screen very well

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in steering at rack area

offside headlamp showing strong blue light

Front brake discs excessively pitted

Fail 30 Nov 2011 117,057 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Both number plate lamps illuminate blue light

Both rear brake discs badly pitted and worn

Main beam operation poor

Offside front wiper not clearing screen very well

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in steering at rack area

offside headlamp showing strong blue light

Front brake discs excessively pitted

Pass 15 Jun 2010 113,664 miles

Both front brake discs pitted/ worn

Pass 10 Jul 2009 105,206 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 96,804 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 96,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 83,383 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 73,284 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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FN02 LJJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FN02 LJJ, 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 FN02 LJJ registered?

FN02 LJJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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