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PJ52 HXW

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

210,505 mi
Last recorded210,505 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 HXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2015 210,505 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

outer edges of n/s/f tyre worn.

slight play in both front lower anti roll bar link bushes.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 210,505 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

outer edges of n/s/f tyre worn.

slight play in both front lower anti roll bar link bushes.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 204,269 miles

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

both rear steel brake pipes to flexis starting to corrode.

Fail 26 Feb 2014 204,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear steel brake pipes to flexis starting to corrode.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 186,674 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 166,913 miles

advise front tyres wearing low

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise slight play in wishbone bushes

Fail 29 Feb 2012 166,913 miles

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

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

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

advise front tyres wearing low

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise slight play in wishbone bushes

Pass 11 Aug 2009 103,920 miles

1 bulb in high level stop light not working

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

tyre size (205/55WR16)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 103,920 miles

1 bulb in high level stop light not working

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

tyre size (205/55WR16)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 91,049 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 91,049 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 79,386 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 79,386 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 67,598 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 53,603 miles

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

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)

nearside mirror cracked

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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PJ52 HXW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PJ52 HXW, 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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PJ52 HXW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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