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WU51 XBR

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

248,471 mi
Last recorded248,471 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 XBR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 248,471 miles

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

Rear shock absorber covers adrift

Pass 10 Dec 2014 236,680 miles

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

rear shock absorber covers adrift

Fail 10 Dec 2014 236,680 miles

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

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

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

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

rear shock absorber covers adrift

Pass 11 Dec 2013 226,933 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2013 226,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2012 217,510 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise retacking of centre exhaust mount.....

all four indicators faded.....

n/s/r tyre close to limit, o/s/r getting close to limit.....

n/s/screen washer poor......

play in o/s of steering rack.....

wet test......

wipers smear.....

Pass 22 Nov 2012 217,510 miles

advise retacking of centre exhaust mount.....

all four indicators faded.....

n/s/r tyre close to limit, o/s/r getting close to limit.....

n/s/screen washer poor......

play in o/s of steering rack.....

wet test......

wipers smear.....

Pass 8 Dec 2011 207,377 miles

exhaust leak , cat ..

front brake discs corroded , pads low ,,,, rear discs worn pads very low , advise all replacements....

n/s/f shock absorber leaking , advise replacements....

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge , advise replacement....

Pass 16 Dec 2010 197,978 miles

n/s/f shock absorber leaking , advise replacement....

o/s/r & both front indicators fading.....

play in o/s of steering rack....

rear brake discs corroded.., advise brake inspection....

wipers smear , advise replacement blades.....

Pass 10 Dec 2009 186,845 miles

play in offsdie steering rack inner joint

Fail 26 Nov 2009 186,529 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 177,069 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 166,500 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 158,611 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 158,242 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 153,434 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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WU51 XBR 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 68.8%.

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 XBR, 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 XBR registered?

WU51 XBR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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