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VO02 HFJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

186,246 mi
Last recorded186,246 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 HFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 186,246 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 173,329 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 173,328 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 164,717 miles

Front rear bushes slight play

all brake pipes have been greased

Pass 19 Jul 2016 151,463 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 151,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 136,756 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 124,586 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 120,314 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 116,489 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 108,453 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 87,586 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 87,585 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 75,109 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 62,322 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 52,094 miles

2front wiper blades smearing slightly

front brake discs corroded slight inner edge

front number plate loose on screw

near side front tyre worn edge inner

Pass 24 Jun 2005 40,499 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 40,495 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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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VO02 HFJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VO02 HFJ, 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 VO02 HFJ registered?

VO02 HFJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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