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LT02 UGJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

196,356 mi
Last recorded196,356 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT02 UGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 196,356 miles

Nearside Front Nearside front bottom arm rear bush splitting

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corrosion at rear close to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Offside front bottom arm rear bush splitting

Offside Front sill crushed by jacking point and corroded front

Fail 15 Sep 2017 196,354 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Nearside front bottom arm rear bush splitting

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corrosion at rear close to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Offside front bottom arm rear bush splitting

Offside Front sill crushed by jacking point and corroded front

Pass 20 Sep 2016 189,575 miles

front brake pad wear low

handbrake travel

Pass 27 Jul 2015 181,400 miles

o/s/f tyre wear low on inner edge

slight fault n/s/r side /indicator

Fail 27 Jul 2015 181,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre wear low on inner edge

slight fault n/s/r side /indicator

Pass 5 Aug 2014 173,679 miles

o/s/f seat belt buckel

o/s/r tyre puncture ?

Pass 15 Jul 2013 169,219 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 169,219 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 165,076 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 164,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 159,911 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 154,788 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside rear brake drums corroded

offside sill damaged at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2009 149,459 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 149,459 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 141,984 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Off side front seat belt locking mechanism stiff.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 14,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Off side front seat belt locking mechanism stiff.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 141,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Off side front seat belt locking mechanism stiff.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2007 132,174 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 123,504 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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LT02 UGJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LT02 UGJ, 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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LT02 UGJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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