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RM02 RJM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,798 mi
Last recorded107,798 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRM02 RJM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 107,798 miles

both front brake discs inner faces slightly corroded

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2011 107,604 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

both front brake discs inner faces slightly corroded

eml light on

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2010 96,952 miles

Engine light is on

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

Nearside front brake disc is slightly corroded

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

Offside front brake disc is slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2009 91,611 miles

both rear tyres on limit inner edge

smell of petrol from under bonnet

Fail 2 Oct 2009 91,530 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

smell of petrol from under bonnett

Pass 30 Sep 2008 83,809 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2008 83,779 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 74,183 miles

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

near side and off side front tyres worn on inner edges near side and off side rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2006 64,169 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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RM02 RJM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RM02 RJM, 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 RM02 RJM registered?

RM02 RJM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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