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WP02 XLY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,728 mi
Last recorded179,728 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 XLY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 179,728 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

n/s front floor to cill corrosion

wipers split but still clear screen

Pass 26 Apr 2014 159,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front 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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 159,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 136,300 miles

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

o/s indicator lens missing but still flashes orange

Pass 5 Mar 2012 123,976 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 122,302 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 116,084 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 116,084 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 106,296 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 95,131 miles

both front wipers slightly deteriorated

offside front postion lamp dim

Fail 3 Jul 2008 95,131 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front wipers slightly deteriorated

offside front postion lamp dim

Pass 26 Jun 2007 85,248 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 85,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 78,721 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 78,721 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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WP02 XLY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WP02 XLY, 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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WP02 XLY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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