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J17 CGP

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

171,150 mi
Last recorded171,150 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 CGP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 171,150 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 162,314 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

brake warning light on

Pass 3 Oct 2020 158,606 miles

Brake pad warning on dash

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2019 148,843 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 138,203 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 127,050 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link gaiter slightly damaged

slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2016 118,778 miles

brake light on

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 7 Oct 2016 118,761 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake light on

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 5 Oct 2015 112,045 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 112,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 107,449 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 11 Sep 2013 102,518 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2012 90,583 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 90,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 81,240 miles

see advisory sheet 375260721225

Fail 8 Aug 2011 80,777 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

damage to both front outer sills

o/s/f inner drive shaft boot seeping grease

rear disc worn

Pass 9 Aug 2010 72,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

centre exhaust clamp loose but system secure

slight damage to both front outer sill lips

Fail 9 Aug 2010 72,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

centre exhaust clamp loose but system secure

slight damage to both front outer sill lips

Pass 12 Aug 2009 62,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing low

both rear tyres wearing low (outer edges)

rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 11 Aug 2009 62,975 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing low

both rear tyres wearing low (outer edges)

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 7 Aug 2008 53,783 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 53,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 42,585 miles

both front tyres worn heavily to inner tread close to / on 1.6mm

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Jun 2006 36,809 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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J17 CGP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 J17 CGP, 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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J17 CGP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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