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VU02 WDX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,071 mi
Last recorded136,071 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 WDX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2009 136,071 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 136,071 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 136,015 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 136,015 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Mar 2008 126,775 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 126,775 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 121,217 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 112,798 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 98,147 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 98,147 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 WDX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WDX, 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 WDX registered?

VU02 WDX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2002.

Is VU02 WDX safe to buy?

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