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VA02 VHJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,678 mi
Last recorded121,678 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 VHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 121,678 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 112,710 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 112,710 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 106,324 miles

Offside Front indicator lens missing but bulb correct colour

Fail 11 Jul 2016 105,958 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 101,076 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 100,551 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

front and rear indicators discoloured

front tyres worn smooth inner edges

off side drivers seat belt buckle requires extra effort to engage

Pass 8 Aug 2014 95,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear discs badly corroded on inner and outer faces.

Fail 8 Aug 2014 95,639 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear discs badly corroded on inner and outer faces.

Fail 13 Jul 2014 95,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf seat belt stalk button sticks

Pass 26 Jul 2013 90,470 miles

[note] unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

o/s/front indicator lense cover missing

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 28 May 2012 85,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side front seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2012 85,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side front seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 80,696 miles

cut in nearside front trye wall (not to core)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 73,165 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 65,562 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 65,562 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 59,000 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 52,106 miles

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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VA02 VHJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VA02 VHJ, 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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VA02 VHJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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