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SL02 JHH

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

204,279 mi
Last recorded204,279 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 JHH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 204,279 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Axle corroded but not excessive

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 204,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi and cat blown (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower part of wing advise doing when welding sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower part of wing advise doing when welding sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Axle corroded but not excessive

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 192,879 miles

Nearside Outer sill showing signs of corrosion

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

Offside Outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Offside wing at bottom fixing

Pass 27 Apr 2017 182,620 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 182,612 miles

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

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe also part of flexi going to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced caliper sticking (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe also part of flexi going to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 170,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 158,964 miles

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

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

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

front sills have slight corrosion and damage

Fail 27 Apr 2015 158,964 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

front sills have slight corrosion and damage

Pass 25 Apr 2014 146,258 miles

steering and susp slight // brakes req strip check

Fail 23 Apr 2014 146,258 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

steering and susp slight // brakes req strip check

Pass 1 May 2013 131,592 miles

steering and susp slight // b.discs // brakes req strip check

Fail 29 Apr 2013 131,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

steering and susp slight // b.discs // brakes req strip check

Pass 20 Apr 2012 117,848 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 117,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 110,647 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 110,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

2 x wishbone bushes split

Pass 27 Apr 2010 104,065 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2010 104,064 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2009 97,293 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 81,416 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 81,416 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 67,325 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 48,711 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 48,711 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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SL02 JHH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SL02 JHH, 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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SL02 JHH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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