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WA51 SZK

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,608 mi
Last recorded90,608 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 SZK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 90,608 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 90,608 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 82,381 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox inlet pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

lift in both front struts

Pass 2 Oct 2019 75,011 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 72,918 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 69,470 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 69,470 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 66,845 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 66,843 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 63,870 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

nearside wiper starting to not clear the screen

Pass 26 Nov 2014 61,833 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 59,037 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 59,037 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 55,064 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 51,947 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 50,349 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 48,331 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 45,997 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 42,514 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 37,398 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 32,699 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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WA51 SZK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WA51 SZK, 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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WA51 SZK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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