MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,450 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Cat pipe has minor leak
Rear screenwash inop
OS mirror housing broken
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
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
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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