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OY02 WGJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,387 mi
Last recorded185,387 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 WGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 185,387 miles

Offside Front hazard light glass cracked

Fail 14 Nov 2020 185,386 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Hand operated control valve connection loose hand brake to high (1.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front hazard light glass cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2019 180,794 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 170,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 167,078 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 161,309 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 151,289 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 144,663 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 137,756 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 131,891 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mount

Pass 31 Oct 2011 119,151 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 119,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 102,728 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 102,728 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 88,969 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 1 Jul 2008 73,999 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 60,938 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 50,390 miles

Nearside Rear 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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OY02 WGJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OY02 WGJ, 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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OY02 WGJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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