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PJ02 OZO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 OZO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

oil leak

under body corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2017 158,340 miles

Emissions not tested due to misfire (7.3.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall cracking

e m l illuminated

Pass 22 Jun 2015 155,833 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 155,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edges

Pass 22 May 2014 143,315 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 143,314 miles

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

oil level low

Pass 28 May 2013 133,401 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 125,154 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 116,533 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 106,047 miles

air con pipe leaking to the o/s/f

Pass 20 Jun 2009 95,103 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 95,103 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 82,339 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 82,309 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 57,029 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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PJ02 OZO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PJ02 OZO, 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 PJ02 OZO registered?

PJ02 OZO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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