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WJ02 VZR

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,323 mi
Last recorded107,323 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 107,323 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 107,323 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 92,021 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 83,688 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 83,688 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 77,510 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 69,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 61,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2009 53,197 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 45,105 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 36,872 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 36,872 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 36,460 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 36,460 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 32,982 miles

plastic inner arch liners front and rear unable to fully examine

Pass 21 Jun 2005 25,546 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 VZR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VZR, 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 VZR registered?

WJ02 VZR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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