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WU02 VJA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,517 mi
Last recorded113,517 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 VJA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 113,517 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 111,342 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 103,640 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 103,640 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 97,554 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 90,481 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 90,471 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ADVISE PARKING BRAKE SLIGHTLEY STIFF

BRAKE TAPLEY (ROAD TEST)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 82,933 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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WU02 VJA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU02 VJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU02 VJA registered?

WU02 VJA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is WU02 VJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU02 VJA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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