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PJ02 SSU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,115 mi
Last recorded136,115 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 SSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 136,115 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 136,069 miles

Front Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 123,674 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 116,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 May 2017 116,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2016 106,731 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 90,191 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 79,182 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 71,296 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 67,182 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 61,703 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 58,488 miles

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

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

small cut in os rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 9 Jun 2009 52,421 miles

small cut in o/s rear tyre inner wall

Pass 10 Jun 2008 43,777 miles

brake squel

nearside wiper starting to split

Pass 11 Jun 2007 35,352 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 28,239 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 SSU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel 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 SSU, 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 SSU registered?

PJ02 SSU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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