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SN02 STJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

240,337 mi
Last recorded240,337 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 STJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 240,337 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 222,524 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 198,981 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 181,588 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode within plastic casing

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 27 Apr 2015 181,579 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

brake pipes starting to corrode within plastic casing

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 8 May 2014 173,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2013 163,769 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 163,756 miles

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 150,793 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 150,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 138,619 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 127,124 miles

all brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre splitting

Pass 15 May 2009 114,798 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 99,900 miles

rear discs pitting

slight exhaust leak from by catalyst

Pass 21 May 2007 81,576 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 66,654 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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SN02 STJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SN02 STJ, 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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SN02 STJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 June 2002.

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