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SW02 ODJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

175,450 mi
Last recorded175,450 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 ODJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 175,450 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 161,124 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 141,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 129,179 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 122,637 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 122,637 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 117,573 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 117,573 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jun 2013 112,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear suspension bump stops are deteriorated

both reg plates are deteriorating

drivers door mirror housing is broken/damaged

exhaust CAT seams are very corroded been repaired before and flex part of front pipe is leaking slightly (strongly advised)

front and rear exhaust mountings very corroded!!

n/s front brake hose crimp corroded and is slightly perished

o/s front brake hose end crimp corroding

windscreen strongly advised scratched/worn

Fail 7 Jun 2013 112,809 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear suspension bump stops are deteriorated

both reg plates are deteriorating

drivers door mirror housing is broken/damaged

exhaust CAT seams are very corroded been repaired before and flex part of front pipe is leaking slightly (strongly advised)

front and rear exhaust mountings very corroded!!

n/s front brake hose crimp corroded and is slightly perished

o/s front brake hose end crimp corroding

windscreen strongly advised scratched/worn

Pass 5 Jun 2012 106,595 miles

Front brake flexy pipes corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Hand brake travel could be less

NSF shock damp

NSF wheel dented

NSR spring corroded

Number plates deteriorated

O/S mirror casing broken

Rear bump stops and shock top mounts deteriorated

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Fail 5 Jun 2012 106,595 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake flexy pipes corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Hand brake travel could be less

NSF shock damp

NSF wheel dented

NSR spring corroded

Number plates deteriorated

O/S mirror casing broken

Rear bump stops and shock top mounts deteriorated

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Rear screenwash inop

Pass 7 Jun 2011 99,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

drivers door mirror housing broken

windscreen worn/scratched a+b zones

Fail 7 Jun 2011 99,537 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

drivers door mirror housing broken

handbrake req adjustment??

windscreen worn/scratched a+b zones

Pass 4 Jun 2010 91,510 miles

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

o/s front brake caliper lazy to come off as brake balance 23%. (max 25%)

rear wiper motor dodgy. parks anywhere.

Fail 4 Jun 2010 91,510 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s front brake caliper lazy to come off as brake balance 23%. (max 25%)

rear wiper motor dodgy. parks anywhere.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 81,949 miles

Cat pipe has minor leak

Rear screenwash inop

Pass 9 Nov 2007 72,302 miles

OS mirror housing broken

Fail 9 Nov 2007 72,302 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OS mirror housing broken

Pass 26 Oct 2006 55,264 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 55,264 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear brake imbalence

Rear wiper worn

Pass 9 Jan 2006 50,505 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 50,451 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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SW02 ODJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SW02 ODJ, 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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SW02 ODJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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