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SR02 JNJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

214,596 mi
Last recorded214,596 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR02 JNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2013 214,596 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 214,596 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 200,343 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 200,339 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 189,430 miles

handbrake travel high, front disc corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2011 189,430 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

handbrake travel high, front disc corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2010 186,065 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 179,335 miles

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

REAR INDICATOR WHITEISH

Fail 14 Apr 2009 179,239 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 163,724 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 163,724 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 145,262 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 130,015 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 129,994 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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SR02 JNJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SR02 JNJ, 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 SR02 JNJ registered?

SR02 JNJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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