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WJ02 SCX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,531 mi
Last recorded148,531 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 SCX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 148,531 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 141,530 miles

body damage

oil leaks

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Feb 2019 141,530 miles

oil leaks

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

body damage

Pass 7 Mar 2018 126,007 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a crack but not effecting the view of the road

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 126,007 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a crack but not effecting the view of the road

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 115,830 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 115,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 115,074 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 112,505 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Fail 15 Aug 2014 112,505 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 20 Mar 2013 95,083 miles

Damage under drivers door not effecting opperation

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

OSF indicator lens missing

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 86,363 miles

Near side and off side rear bump stops perishing and split.

Near side and off side rear disks starting to corrode.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear number plate starting to fade.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 79,868 miles

Headlamps both require cleaning under gaurds.

Overdue servive light on.

Rear disks both worn on inner faces and very rusty surfaces.

Fail 31 Mar 2011 79,868 miles

Headlamps both require cleaning under gaurds.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Overdue servive light on.

Rear disks both worn on inner faces and very rusty surfaces.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 70,898 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 70,898 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 64,195 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/R Bump stop split.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 53,208 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 53,204 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 45,259 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 33,036 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 SCX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SCX, 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 WJ02 SCX registered?

WJ02 SCX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2002.

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