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LF02 VJL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Turquoise Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

137,162 mi
Last recorded137,162 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 VJL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 137,162 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 134,708 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 132,644 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 130,164 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 127,752 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 125,515 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 123,820 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 121,501 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 119,088 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 116,775 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 113,838 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 110,778 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 107,230 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2014 107,115 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine light on

front number plate damaged

nearside rear brake reading low

Pass 27 Mar 2013 103,653 miles

both number plates damaged

engine light on

nearside front tyre nearly on wear bars

Fail 27 Mar 2013 103,653 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

both number plates damaged

engine light on

nearside front tyre nearly on wear bars

Pass 30 Mar 2012 98,774 miles

engine light on

front brake reaction bushes weak

Pass 18 Apr 2011 90,203 miles

engine light on

front pads and discs low

Fail 18 Apr 2011 90,203 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

engine light on

front pads and discs low

Pass 7 Apr 2010 80,613 miles

engine light on

Pass 7 Apr 2009 71,777 miles

engine light on

front tyre wear inner edges

rear brake binding

Pass 11 Apr 2008 62,642 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 52,809 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 52,809 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 42,602 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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LF02 VJL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Turquoise with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LF02 VJL, 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 LF02 VJL registered?

LF02 VJL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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