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SA02 LCJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

297,103 mi
Last recorded297,103 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 LCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 297,103 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

offside outer sill damaged

oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2015 297,103 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

offside outer sill damaged

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2014 290,472 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 283,102 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 274,975 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 274,975 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 263,322 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 248,902 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 217,594 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 190,956 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 171,365 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

auxillary drive belt perished

Pass 22 Apr 2008 171,365 miles

auxillary drive belt perished

Pass 7 Aug 2007 165,412 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 121,373 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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SA02 LCJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SA02 LCJ, 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 SA02 LCJ registered?

SA02 LCJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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