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MH02 JRV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,685 mi
Last recorded185,685 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 JRV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 185,685 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2019 178,888 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 171,863 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 171,863 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2017 157,898 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 157,898 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 150,565 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 150,565 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 142,694 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 136,646 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 130,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 130,117 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 123,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 123,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 116,008 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 107,503 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 107,503 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 99,035 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 99,035 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 89,952 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 89,952 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 81,562 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 81,562 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 72,453 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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MH02 JRV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MH02 JRV, 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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MH02 JRV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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