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WJ02 ZFY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,071 mi
Last recorded121,071 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 ZFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 121,071 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 120,751 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front disc poor condition

Offside Front disc condition bad

Offside Rear brake disc in very poor worn state new recommended

oil temp not taken , dipstick tube fractured

Pass 20 Aug 2015 109,145 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in steering rack drum stricks

Fail 7 Aug 2015 108,738 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in steering rack drum stricks

Pass 8 Aug 2014 103,671 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2014 103,555 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 97,338 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 97,327 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 91,766 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 86,003 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 80,750 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 80,731 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 74,325 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 68,298 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 61,748 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 54,868 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 54,868 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 47,346 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 ZFY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ZFY, 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 ZFY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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