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SE02 LRJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,456 mi
Last recorded196,456 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE02 LRJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 196,456 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 196,456 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 190,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 186,047 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s rear wheel brg noisy

Pass 20 Jan 2012 179,075 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 168,391 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 155,564 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 155,564 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 143,368 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 142,850 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/rear hand brake performance low

Pass 13 Dec 2007 122,066 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 122,064 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 104,153 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 86,723 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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SE02 LRJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SE02 LRJ, 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 SE02 LRJ registered?

SE02 LRJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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