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OE02 PVJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

214,071 mi
Last recorded214,071 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 PVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2015 214,071 miles

Centre Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

both front and nearside rear tyres are bald on edges close to limits

Pass 11 Aug 2014 197,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal spongy

engine temp gauge inop

os wiper smears screen

Fail 9 Aug 2014 197,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine temp gauge inop

os wiper smears screen

Pass 9 Aug 2013 180,697 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust front pipe deteriorated corroded and blowing

Fail 9 Aug 2013 180,679 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust front pipe deteriorated corroded and blowing

Pass 30 Jul 2012 160,919 miles

exhaust middle bracket badly damaged

offside front outer cv boot leaking grease

slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 2 Aug 2011 135,575 miles

rear wiper not clearing

Fail 2 Aug 2011 135,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper not clearing

Pass 2 Aug 2010 121,167 miles

rear number plate water damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2010 121,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre nailed

rear number plate water damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2009 115,755 miles

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

front pads low advice brake check

nearside rear tyre nailed

offside rear tyre on 2-3mm

Pass 11 Aug 2009 115,755 miles

front pads low advice brake check

nearside rear tyre nailed

offside rear tyre on 2-3mm

Pass 12 Aug 2008 110,589 miles

nearside front wiper split

Pass 26 Jul 2007 105,494 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 101,284 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 101,284 miles

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

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

both front tyres on 1.6mm 195/65r15v

nearside front wiper split

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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OE02 PVJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OE02 PVJ, 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 OE02 PVJ registered?

OE02 PVJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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