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WA51 SZG

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

188,953 mi
Last recorded188,953 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 SZG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 188,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing hard on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing hard on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 188,953 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside weak (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing hard on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing hard on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 181,337 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 172,215 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 172,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 163,122 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 163,122 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 156,762 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 151,823 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 151,823 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 142,320 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 142,320 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 125,868 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 125,868 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 107,233 miles

TRACKING TO BE CHECK

Fail 9 Jan 2008 107,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

TRACKING TO BE CHECK

Pass 28 Dec 2006 88,173 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 88,173 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Plastic covers fitted to engine and underneath vehicle

Pass 11 Jan 2006 72,224 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 72,224 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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WA51 SZG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WA51 SZG, 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 WA51 SZG registered?

WA51 SZG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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