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HJ02 SBX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

246,090 mi
Last recorded246,090 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 SBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 246,090 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance cover missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

crack in front screen outside zone a+b

rear wiper blade is split

Fail 19 Mar 2018 246,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance cover missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

crack in front screen outside zone a+b

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 14 Mar 2017 231,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 215,473 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 215,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2014 180,249 miles

centre exhaust pipe has become unwelded but is secure.

Fail 7 Mar 2014 180,249 miles

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

centre exhaust pipe has become unwelded but is secure.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 170,222 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 158,134 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 144,590 miles

osf indicator lense missing

rear silencer mounting bracket starting to deteriate

Fail 4 Mar 2011 144,590 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf indicator lense missing

rear silencer mounting bracket starting to deteriate

Pass 4 Mar 2010 128,592 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 113,520 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 113,520 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 103,454 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 88,903 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 70,669 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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HJ02 SBX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HJ02 SBX, 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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HJ02 SBX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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