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WA51 TCX

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

244,577 mi
Last recorded244,577 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 TCX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 244,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2015 244,574 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 231,996 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 231,996 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 222,550 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 207,266 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 187,548 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Fail 21 May 2011 187,543 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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)

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Pass 15 May 2010 171,887 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 152,709 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 131,091 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 113,619 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 113,619 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 102,325 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 84,917 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 TCX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WA51 TCX, 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 TCX registered?

WA51 TCX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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