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WA51 YOL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

153,592 mi
Last recorded153,592 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 153,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak

parking brake performance only just met requirement suggest adjustment or repair

sub frame bushes deteriorated front

Fail 3 Sep 2019 153,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

oil leak

parking brake performance only just met requirement suggest adjustment or repair

sub frame bushes deteriorated front

Pass 7 Sep 2018 142,794 miles

rear brakes fluctuating

Fail 5 Sep 2018 142,782 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 132,587 miles

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 6 Sep 2016 119,555 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 119,552 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 104,537 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 104,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 96,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 96,919 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 87,692 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 87,680 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 78,880 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 78,675 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 70,640 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 60,792 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 51,124 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 42,534 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 34,451 miles

adv both front tyres wearing low to minimum tread depths and nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.....

Pass 27 Jun 2006 27,847 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 27,842 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 20,855 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (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 YOL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YOL, 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 YOL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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