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PJ02 PDX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,668 mi
Last recorded148,668 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 PDX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 148,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front top mount slight movement

Nearside Rear tyre slightly mishape

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 138,351 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 128,597 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 116,386 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 100,105 miles

Different bulbs fitted to front position lights

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 100,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Different bulbs fitted to front position lights

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Top centre stop light not working

Pass 23 Sep 2013 94,916 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 87,768 miles

Brake servo repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

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

OSF tyre side wall slightly damaged

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 78,932 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 73,468 miles

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

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 10 Jan 2011 73,468 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 17 Dec 2009 63,204 miles

slight play in both front antiroll bar d bushes

Pass 2 Jan 2009 48,889 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 37,056 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 27,425 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 26,958 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 PDX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 PDX, 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 PDX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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