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WU51 OXV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

179,257 mi
Last recorded179,257 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 OXV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 179,257 miles

Both rear Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp Inoperative

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow at retracting

Nearside Rear floor drain plug missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 176,246 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow at retracting

Offside Front Tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 171,532 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear seatbelt slow at retracting

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 167,967 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front lower radiator/bumper grill missing but not likely to cause injury

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake disc back plate deteriorated

Rear axle beam showing a degree of corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2019 158,457 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 158,456 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 151,949 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 151,948 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 144,784 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 132,641 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear shock absorber plastic dust covers insecure

rear brake application and release slightly uneven

Pass 13 Jan 2015 121,327 miles

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

rear shock absorber dust covers detatched

Fail 13 Jan 2015 121,327 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

rear shock absorber dust covers detatched

Pass 13 Jan 2014 111,988 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight wear front discs

Fail 13 Jan 2014 111,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear discs corroded

slight wear front discs

Pass 2 Jan 2013 100,778 miles

hazzard switch sticking,but working

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

offside front tyre close to wear bars

offside rear brake disc corroded and only braking on 50% of surface,also slightly warped

slight binding to offside rear wheel

Pass 13 Jan 2012 92,017 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 85,084 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 75,710 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 79,681 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres close to wear bars (n/s also punctured)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 65,902 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)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 65,899 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 60,389 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 54,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 15 Jan 2007 54,190 miles

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 19 Jan 2006 44,581 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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WU51 OXV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OXV, 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 OXV registered?

WU51 OXV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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