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PN02 MLJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

174,753 mi
Last recorded174,753 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN02 MLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 174,753 miles

Rear bump stops slight deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2018 167,500 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 163,325 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 155,171 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 155,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 146,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2015 146,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 136,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Aug 2014 136,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 126,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 126,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 118,006 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 118,006 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 109,734 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 109,734 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 97,989 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 97,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 May 2009 83,494 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 May 2009 83,494 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 73,392 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 73,392 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 64,163 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 55,936 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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PN02 MLJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PN02 MLJ, 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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PN02 MLJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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