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WJ02 LDV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,941 mi
Last recorded126,941 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 LDV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 126,941 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 126,731 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 113,951 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.C EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS CRACKED.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.O/SD/F+N/S/F WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.TYRES-O/S/F CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/F TREAD DAMAGE.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Fail 9 Mar 2010 113,719 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

SCREEN DAMAGE.C EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS CRACKED.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.O/SD/F+N/S/F WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.TYRES-O/S/F CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/F TREAD DAMAGE.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Pass 28 Feb 2009 97,750 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 84,349 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 84,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

ENGING BREATHER HOSE BROKEN-POOR RUNNING.N/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.DISCS WORN.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 69,140 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 54,512 miles

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

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

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 LDV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LDV, 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 LDV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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