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WJ02 WZO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

228,353 mi
Last recorded228,353 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 WZO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 228,353 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 228,353 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 224,356 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 224,356 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 220,456 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 220,456 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 209,704 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 209,702 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 205,154 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 202,643 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 196,876 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 190,496 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 190,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 181,386 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 173,426 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 162,521 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)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 162,519 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 21 Oct 2010 152,190 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 152,190 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 144,788 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 144,781 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 135,958 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 135,956 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Sep 2007 126,309 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 126,309 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 117,565 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 117,565 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

high level brake lamp has 1 bulb out

Pass 6 Oct 2005 90,337 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 WZO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 WZO, 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 WZO registered?

WJ02 WZO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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The MOT history for WJ02 WZO shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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