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WJ02 LCV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

157,453 mi
Last recorded157,453 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 LCV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 157,453 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level stop lamp disconected

small splits on nearside & offside wiper blades

Pass 28 Aug 2015 153,386 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 153,345 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 144,250 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 144,084 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers door mirror surround broken

metalic noise from o/s/r brake drum area on rotation

spare tyre soft

Fail 29 Aug 2013 139,344 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 139,344 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 130,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

front under tray insecure

o/s front sun visor clip broken

Fail 15 Feb 2012 130,595 miles

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

front under tray insecure

o/s front sun visor clip broken

Fail 12 Feb 2011 125,654 miles

Drivers sun visor clip broken

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 125,654 miles

Drivers sun visor clip broken

Pass 16 Mar 2010 117,349 miles

Small split on drivers wiper and adjustment of rear brake shoes.

Fail 16 Mar 2010 117,349 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Small split on drivers wiper and adjustment of rear brake shoes.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 108,441 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 108,403 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 99,681 miles

Advise rear brake ajustment

Pass 6 Mar 2007 88,745 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 77,702 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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WJ02 LCV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WJ02 LCV, 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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WJ02 LCV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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