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WP51 WBT

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,046 mi
Last recorded107,046 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 WBT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 107,046 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin Hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 107,046 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin Hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 101,495 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot has a small hole

both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

both rear springs rusty

front brake fluctuation

near side and off side inner sills damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2022 101,494 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer cv boot has a small hole

Offside Front wiper rubbing on windscreen

both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

both rear springs rusty

front brake fluctuation

near side and off side inner sills damaged

unable to inspect boot due to owners belongings in vehicle

unable to inspect rear seat belts due to owners belongings in vehicle

unable to inspect rear seats due to owners belongings in vehicle

Pass 29 Mar 2019 78,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front number plate is damaged

rear springs are corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2019 78,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

front number plate is damaged

rear springs are corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2018 70,217 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 70,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 58,619 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 58,054 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 57,676 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 57,676 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 56,824 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 56,001 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 54,642 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 52,695 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 52,695 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 49,527 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 45,944 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 40,905 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 40,905 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 35,300 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 30,091 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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WP51 WBT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WP51 WBT, 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 WP51 WBT registered?

WP51 WBT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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