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WU02 VJM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,317 mi
Last recorded149,317 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 VJM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 149,317 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 133,208 miles

nsr spring corroded

osr and center seat removed when presented for mot

rear discs and pads poor condition

sills damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2013 133,020 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

front indicators starting to white light

nsr spring corroded

oil on min mark

rear discs and pads poor condition

sills damaged

osr tyre heavily worn inner edge very close on cords

Pass 20 Jun 2012 114,272 miles

offside rear seat folded not in use at time of test

Fail 20 Jun 2012 114,272 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear seat folded not in use at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2011 95,483 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 95,483 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 87,427 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 22 Jun 2010 87,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 16 Jun 2009 82,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2009 82,061 miles

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 12 Jun 2008 75,090 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 12 Jun 2008 75,090 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 29 Jun 2007 64,664 miles

n/s/r tyre poor condition †o/s/r tyre perished in tread

Pass 29 Jun 2006 52,353 miles

rear bump stops broken

Pass 7 Feb 2006 49,971 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 VJM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WU02 VJM, 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 WU02 VJM registered?

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

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