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WM02 BJE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,333 mi
Last recorded150,333 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 BJE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 150,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 139,589 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 139,589 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 130,634 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 123,939 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 123,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 116,670 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 116,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 106,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 106,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 99,448 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 99,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bottom ball joint boots perished

high level stop light inop

n/s/r wheel slightly distorted

track rod end ball joint boots perished

Fail 3 Mar 2011 85,928 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 85,928 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 78,724 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

outer sills bent slightly

under tray missimg

Pass 7 Apr 2009 72,109 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 72,109 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)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 62,298 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 62,298 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 48,967 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 48,967 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both inner cv boots have clips missing

front discs and pads look worn

one of the high level brake light bulbs is not working

rear discs look worn

Pass 29 Mar 2006 35,213 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 35,213 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

possible puncture n/s/r tyre

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Sep 2005 31,160 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 BJE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WM02 BJE, 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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WM02 BJE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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