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MJ02 MRJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,765 mi
Last recorded162,765 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 MRJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 162,765 miles

MIL on

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

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

both front tyres worn low, close to legal limit

dents/scrapes all round bodywork

just acceptable wear n/s track rod end

just acceptable wear to front brake pads

o/s park brake efficiency slightly low

rear brake discs corroded, pitted and in poor condition

slight bind to o/s front brake

squeal from o/s front brake

Fail 23 Feb 2017 162,765 miles

MIL on

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn low, close to legal limit

dents/scrapes all round bodywork

just acceptable wear n/s track rod end

just acceptable wear to front brake pads

o/s park brake efficiency slightly low

rear brake discs corroded, pitted and in poor condition

slight bind to o/s front brake

squeal from o/s front brake

Pass 15 Mar 2016 152,867 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main brakepipe (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 141,137 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 128,363 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 128,362 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 113,426 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 113,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 100,335 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 100,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake warning light on .

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 88,254 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 88,253 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 81,656 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 72,437 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 72,437 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 63,591 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 51,687 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 39,387 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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MJ02 MRJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ02 MRJ, 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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MJ02 MRJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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