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VU02 WCP

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,683 mi
Last recorded98,683 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 WCP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 98,683 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2016 95,633 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 92,091 miles

Nearside Front 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)

coolant leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 81,122 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 70,451 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 62,454 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 57,490 miles

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

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

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

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2010 54,036 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 49,864 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 43,562 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 38,150 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 38,150 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2007 35,502 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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VU02 WCP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VU02 WCP, 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 VU02 WCP registered?

VU02 WCP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2002.

Is VU02 WCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU02 WCP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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