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WJ02 VGL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

92,064 mi
Last recorded92,064 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 VGL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 92,064 miles

front number plate damaged

rear brake corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2016 92,064 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate damaged

rear brake corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2015 89,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 89,679 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 87,913 miles

OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN/LEAKS.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.MUINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES.R DISCS WORN/CORRODED.

Fail 24 Jun 2014 87,913 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN/LEAKS.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.MUINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES.R DISCS WORN/CORRODED.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 84,505 miles

F DISCS WORN/CORRODED.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT?MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.SIGNS OF N/S/F TYRE FOULING INNER WING.OIL LEAKS.

Fail 17 Jun 2013 84,505 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

F DISCS WORN/CORRODED.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT?MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.SIGNS OF N/S/F TYRE FOULING INNER WING.OIL LEAKS.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 80,924 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 80,924 miles

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

ALL BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION POSSIBLE PUNCTURE O/S/R TYRE SLIGHT BINED ON BOTH REAR WEELS HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH STICKS

Pass 16 Jun 2011 77,712 miles

O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.F DISCS WORN/CORRODED.

Fail 15 Jun 2011 77,712 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.F DISCS WORN/CORRODED.

Fail 11 Jun 2010 74,730 miles

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

O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.SLIGHT BINDO/S/R WHEEL.F+R DISCS WORN/CORRODED.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 74,730 miles

O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.SLIGHT BINDO/S/R WHEEL.F+R DISCS WORN/CORRODED.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 70,345 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 70,345 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

LIGHT CORROSION MISC SUSPENSION/BRAKE COMPONENTS.MINOR PLAY MISC STEERING/SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.N/S MIRROR DAMAGED.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 65,962 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 65,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

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

F DISCS WORN.MINOR GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT/WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 58,443 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 47,224 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 VGL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VGL, 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 VGL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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