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BL02 WFJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,638 mi
Last recorded127,638 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 WFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 127,638 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 127,636 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned insecure (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected tie rod bent and insecure (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 125,782 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 125,208 miles

Centre exhaust system not supported

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

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)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 125,208 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Centre exhaust system not supported

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

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)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 122,850 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 122,849 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 120,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 120,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 117,875 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 115,019 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 115,019 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 104,184 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 104,184 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 102,688 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 99,254 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 94,901 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 94,877 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 91,259 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 85,040 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 75,371 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 74,804 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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BL02 WFJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BL02 WFJ, 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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BL02 WFJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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