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PJ02 VZE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

265,751 mi
Last recorded265,751 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 VZE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 265,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 265,751 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 249,823 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 249,823 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 238,785 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 238,784 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 229,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 229,976 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 225,424 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 225,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear buish (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 215,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 215,106 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 195,184 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

The rear wiper blade is deteriorated.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 178,938 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

The nearside front and offside brake pads are about 2/3 worn and the discs are worn slightly but still serviceabel.

Fail 26 Jun 2013 178,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

The nearside front and offside brake pads are about 2/3 worn and the discs are worn slightly but still serviceabel.

Fail 25 Jun 2012 160,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

There is some play in the steering system felt at the road wheel also there is some slight misting of oil on the offside of the rack,

Pass 25 Jun 2012 160,341 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

There is some play in the steering system felt at the road wheel also there is some slight misting of oil on the offside of the rack,

Fail 21 Jun 2011 142,307 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 142,307 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 127,004 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 127,004 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 112,295 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 112,105 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 98,836 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Jul 2008 98,836 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front 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 3 Jul 2007 88,797 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 88,797 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 76,681 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 76,681 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VZE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VZE, 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 VZE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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