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PJ02 PCV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,829 mi
Last recorded159,829 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 PCV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 159,829 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Drivers/Passengers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Drivers/Passengers (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 159,806 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Drivers/Passengers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Drivers/Passengers (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 141,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear flexi ,body to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 141,689 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear flexi ,body to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 125,645 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear inner hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside sill damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension components /coil springs corroded

front tyres worn edges

rear tyres deteriorated/worn edges

Fail 11 Sep 2023 125,633 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe holed corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear inner hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside sill damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension components /coil springs corroded

front tyres worn edges

rear tyres deteriorated/worn edges

Pass 4 Oct 2022 121,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components rusty

both front sills damaged

exhaust has slight blow from middle section

rear axle beam rusty

Fail 30 Sep 2022 121,900 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

all rear suspension components rusty

both front sills damaged

exhaust has slight blow from middle section

rear axle beam rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2021 115,763 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front inner sills /jacking points slight damage

Pass 7 Oct 2020 110,370 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 101,016 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 94,470 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 87,800 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 78,635 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 70,865 miles

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 68,114 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 66,013 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 61,533 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 55,508 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 49,162 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 43,912 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 37,923 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 30,552 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 22,800 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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PJ02 PCV 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 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PCV, 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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PJ02 PCV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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