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WU51 OXS

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

165,718 mi
Last recorded165,718 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 OXS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 165,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front top mount slight lift

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear coil springs corroded on nearside

Fail 3 Apr 2019 165,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

205/55/16

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front top mount slight lift

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil level low

Rear coil springs corroded on nearside

Pass 9 Apr 2018 161,168 miles

Clutch heavily worn

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Indicator lense missing

Nearside Front Top mount has slight play

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

No central interior mirror

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

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

Oil leaks

Rear coil springs rusty

Rear indicators starting to dis-colour

Fail 6 Apr 2018 161,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 r16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED (3.7.B.1)

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

Clutch heavily worn

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Indicator lense missing

Nearside Front Top mount has slight play

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

No central interior mirror

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

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

Oil leaks

Rear coil springs rusty

Rear indicators starting to dis-colour

Pass 19 Apr 2017 155,328 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear shock dust cover loose

Fail 19 Apr 2017 155,327 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)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear shock dust cover loose

Pass 1 Apr 2016 148,025 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 148,024 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear shock dust cover loose

Pass 1 Apr 2015 141,567 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2014 134,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil springs rusty

engine management light on

offside rear shocker dust cover damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2014 134,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil springs rusty

engine management light on

offside rear shocker dust cover damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2013 126,507 miles

Engine oil level low

Rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 5 Apr 2013 126,504 miles

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

Engine oil level low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2012 121,644 miles

all discs worn

exhaust rusty

Fail 13 Apr 2012 121,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

all discs worn

exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2011 116,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

some play in both front top mounts

Pass 15 Apr 2010 112,679 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 112,673 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 104,227 miles

engine management light on

Fail 17 Apr 2009 104,224 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Apr 2008 97,666 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 97,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 90,802 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 83,773 miles

Clips missing from the small end of both inner drive shaft boots

Offside Front 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 OXS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WU51 OXS, 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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WU51 OXS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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