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WU02 ZMZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

152,871 mi
Last recorded152,871 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 ZMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 152,871 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

damage to offside front corner

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

offside park brake cable outer corroded

offside wiper blade poor performance

rear brake discs worn

Fail 16 Oct 2013 152,871 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

damage to offside front corner

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

offside park brake cable outer corroded

offside wiper blade poor performance

rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Oct 2012 140,243 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 140,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 132,881 miles

damage to offside front

Fail 29 Sep 2011 132,881 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to offside front

Pass 5 Oct 2010 121,856 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2010 121,856 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear discs corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2009 106,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 106,631 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 93,478 miles

rear shockers bump stops split

Fail 6 Oct 2008 93,478 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear shockers bump stops split

Pass 17 Oct 2007 79,537 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r shock cover insecure

Fail 17 Oct 2007 79,537 miles

n/s/r shock cover insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 70,600 miles

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

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

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 ZMZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 ZMZ, 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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WU02 ZMZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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