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FP02 WLJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,838 mi
Last recorded142,838 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 WLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 May 2015 142,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Both front tyres low and heavily cracked and perished trough sidewalls

Brake discs corroded

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

O/s/r tyre slightly out of shape and perishing

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension bushes perishing

Pass 13 May 2013 140,800 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Front tyres heavily cracked and perished and getting low

rear tyres going out of shape, cracked and on legal limit

Fail 13 May 2013 140,800 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Front tyres heavily cracked and perished and getting low

rear tyres going out of shape, cracked and on legal limit

Pass 11 May 2012 137,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osr tyre starting to perish and crack

Fail 11 May 2011 134,103 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear tyres wearing uneven and cracked

front brake discs corroded and pads low

front brakes 23% imbalance

Pass 11 May 2011 134,103 miles

Rear tyres wearing uneven and cracked

front brake discs corroded and pads low

front brakes 23% imbalance

Pass 8 Mar 2010 116,185 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 116,185 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 101,590 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 86,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 86,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 68,705 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 53,934 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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FP02 WLJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FP02 WLJ, 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 FP02 WLJ registered?

FP02 WLJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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