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SG02 TGJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,163 mi
Last recorded121,163 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 TGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 121,163 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear door won't open

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links

Fail 1 Jul 2010 121,159 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear door won't open

slight play in both front anti-roll bar drop links

Pass 3 Jun 2009 111,547 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

front pads close to wear indicator

minor leak around nearside front outer cv boot

nearside rear door not opening from inside or outside

Fail 2 Jun 2009 111,547 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

front pads close to wear indicator

minor leak around nearside front outer cv boot

nearside rear door not opening from inside or outside

offside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

spare tyre worn

Pass 17 Dec 2007 88,304 miles

SPARE BFITTED TO NEARSIDE FRONT.TYRE DEPTH 2MM.

centre and rear exhaust box's corroded

scrapping noise from rear brakes when rotated (ADVISW BRAKES ARE STRIPPED AND VISUAL INSPECTION MADE)

SPARE TYRE IS ILLEGAL

Fail 17 Dec 2007 88,304 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SPARE BFITTED TO NEARSIDE FRONT.TYRE DEPTH 2MM.

centre and rear exhaust box's corroded

scrapping noise from rear brakes when rotated (ADVISW BRAKES ARE STRIPPED AND VISUAL INSPECTION MADE)

SPARE TYRE IS ILLEGAL

Pass 27 Feb 2007 88,190 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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SG02 TGJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SG02 TGJ, 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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SG02 TGJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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