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WM02 BHZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,170 mi
Last recorded148,170 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 BHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 148,170 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 136,700 miles

EML ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 136,700 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

EML ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 121,825 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 99,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge of tread

both rear tyres wearing thin on outer edges of tread

cut in tread on nearside rear tyre (cord not showing)

Fail 16 Jan 2010 84,006 miles

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

both rear tyres are slightly perishing

play in front antiroll bar bushes are perish

various maarks to front screen

various suspension bushes are perishing

Pass 16 Jan 2010 84,006 miles

both rear tyres are slightly perishing

play in front antiroll bar bushes are perish

various maarks to front screen

various suspension bushes are perishing

Pass 10 Jan 2009 66,432 miles

reaar brake pads are low

rear b rake discs are lipped and corroding

various marks to front screen

various suspension bushes are perishing

vehicle VERRY dirty

Fail 10 Jan 2009 66,432 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

reaar brake pads are low

rear b rake discs are lipped and corroding

various marks to front screen

various suspension bushes are perishing

vehicle VERRY dirty

Pass 12 Jan 2008 56,363 miles

centre exhaust joint brken

chips in windsceren

rear discs are corroded

various suspension bushes are perishing

Pass 18 Jan 2007 47,357 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 44,444 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 38,418 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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WM02 BHZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WM02 BHZ, 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 WM02 BHZ registered?

WM02 BHZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 August 2002.

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