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J60 REW

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests40 (28 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

392,870 mi
Last recorded392,870 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 REW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

28 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 392,870 miles

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 May 2026 392,868 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 391,822 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 389,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 387,507 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 387,505 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 384,632 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 382,561 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 382,559 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor section below rear seat area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2020 380,545 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy wheel has slight noise possibly corroded splash guard rubbing disc (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 380,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected leaking from possible brake bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy wheel has slight noise possibly corroded splash guard rubbing disc (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 376,681 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 372,477 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 369,998 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2016 369,996 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 366,154 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

parking brake needs adjustment or repair mot standard only just met

Pass 14 Nov 2014 362,714 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 362,714 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 342,697 miles

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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Pass 9 May 2013 324,078 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

dampness off oil around intercooler

Fail 3 May 2013 323,395 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2012 304,925 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 288,466 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 287,959 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 271,044 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 253,123 miles

Dampness off grease at O/S/F outer driveshaft gaiter

Front tyres--225/45/17--rear tyres-235/45/17

Minor scratches along bodywork-damage at O/S/F wing at bottom-paintwork at N/S/sill & damage at O/S sill

N/S/R tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil down rear off engine

Fail 26 Apr 2011 252,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Boot untidy & side panels loose

Dampness off grease at O/S/F outer driveshaft gaiter

Front tyres--225/45/17--rear tyres-235/45/17

Minor scratches along bodywork-damage at O/S/F wing at bottom-paintwork at N/S/sill & damage at O/S sill

N/S/R tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil down rear off engine

Power steering oil around reservior

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 26 Oct 2010 234,426 miles

Boot lid inner plastic cover loose

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

Front & rear No-Plates loose

Front tyres 215/45/17--Rear tyres 235/45/17

Indicator switch assy loose at arm

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

O/S & N/S steering rack gaiters twisted

Fail 28 Apr 2010 215,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 215,916 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 197,472 miles

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

O/S & N/S Front tyres cracking on sidewalls [inner]

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 181,871 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 181,856 miles

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 165,501 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 144,172 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 123,003 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S/R & N/S/R shock absorber dust covers loose [hanging down]

Pass 24 Apr 2007 110,499 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 100,115 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2005 83,159 miles

slight wear at offside of stearing rack

Fail 3 Nov 2005 83,152 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight wear on near side of steering rack

very poor hand brake and foot brake on offside rear

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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J60 REW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J60 REW, 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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J60 REW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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