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SB51 WJA

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

241,641 mi
Last recorded241,641 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 WJA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 241,641 miles

Air bag warning light stays on.

Front bumper O/S lower trim missing.

N/S outer sill dented.

N/S/F and rear doors scuffed / damaged.

N/S/F outer CV boot twisted but not split.

N/S/F wing scuffed.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 236,334 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 236,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear seat lower cushion not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2007 213,883 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

O/S DOOR MIRROW CRACKED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 213,883 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S DOOR MIRROW CRACKED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 213,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 190,130 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 190,130 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside door mirror cracked

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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SB51 WJA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SB51 WJA, 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 SB51 WJA registered?

SB51 WJA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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