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VU02 WDS

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,074 mi
Last recorded74,074 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 WDS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 74,074 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

auxillary drive belt cracking

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

unable to clearly view the front brake pads

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Fail 25 May 2010 74,074 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

auxillary drive belt cracking

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

unable to clearly view the front brake pads

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 22 May 2009 60,371 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine breather pipe split

offside front bumper corner partially insecure

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Fail 21 May 2009 60,371 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine breather pipe split

offside front bumper corner partially insecure

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 1 May 2008 40,214 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2007 29,098 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 29,096 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 22,484 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 22,484 miles

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

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

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 WDS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VU02 WDS, 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 WDS registered?

VU02 WDS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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