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PJ02 SVK

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,389 mi
Last recorded116,389 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 SVK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 116,389 miles

offside front offside rear and nearside rear coil springs corroded

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 15 Jul 2016 116,322 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside front offside rear and nearside rear coil springs corroded

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 106,750 miles

EXHAUST heat shield on catalyst insecure

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 106,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

EXHAUST heat shield on catalyst insecure

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 102,778 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 102,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 98,351 miles

windscreen stone chipped in zone b

Fail 15 Jul 2013 98,351 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

windscreen stone chipped in zone b

Pass 25 Jul 2012 93,871 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 89,701 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed.

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 86,364 miles

rear brake discs getting worn

windscreen stone chipped in zone b

Pass 13 Aug 2009 83,854 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged.

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 80,231 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 77,345 miles

Gouge in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 74,456 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 62,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 SVK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVK, 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 SVK registered?

PJ02 SVK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 August 2002.

Is PJ02 SVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ02 SVK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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