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WJ02 VFA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

248,978 mi
Last recorded248,978 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 248,978 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 245,664 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 244,591 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 244,591 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 243,520 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 243,506 miles

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

Advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Advise rust appearing n/s/f outer sill

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 239,808 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 235,159 miles

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

slight play in steering rack side rod n/s

Fail 22 Mar 2012 230,988 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 230,988 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 210,031 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 185,437 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 157,644 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 134,854 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 134,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 110,511 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 110,511 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2006 87,017 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 VFA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 VFA, 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 VFA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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