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WU51 OVZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,578 mi
Last recorded147,578 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 OVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 147,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on edges. Tyre pressures low?

nearside rear coil spring broken but function not impaired. replacement advised

Pass 21 Nov 2011 142,841 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 1 Nov 2010 139,237 miles

nearside rear coil spring corroded but complete

Fail 1 Nov 2010 139,237 miles

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

nearside rear coil spring corroded but complete

Pass 25 Nov 2009 136,460 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pads becoming low

nearside and offside rear coil spring becoming corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres becoming low

Pass 2 Jan 2009 131,814 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear tyres are wearing close to the wear bars . .

Pass 5 Dec 2007 123,484 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 109,753 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 109,750 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 94,607 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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WU51 OVZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU51 OVZ, 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 WU51 OVZ registered?

WU51 OVZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 January 2002.

Is WU51 OVZ safe to buy?

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