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PJ02 SOA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,382 mi
Last recorded106,382 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 SOA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2021 106,382 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 105,715 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 104,602 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 104,334 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 103,774 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 103,751 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

radiator leaking

Pass 11 Apr 2015 103,497 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 101,067 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 100,248 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 96,415 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 94,048 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 89,753 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 83,572 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 77,180 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 64,881 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 64,881 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 55,515 miles

possible diesel leak dirtguard moist

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 SOA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SOA, 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 SOA registered?

PJ02 SOA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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The MOT history for PJ02 SOA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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