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WJ02 LDU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,000 mi
Last recorded167,000 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 167,000 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 166,999 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 161,102 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 161,102 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 154,381 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 148,761 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre tread cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2013 143,695 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 143,695 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 137,939 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 132,219 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 126,432 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 118,429 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2009 118,429 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2008 108,968 miles

both rear wheel bearings worn

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 100,364 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 90,958 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 90,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 69,063 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 LDU 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 72.2%.

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 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 WJ02 LDU, 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 LDU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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