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WU51 XBW

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,754 mi
Last recorded125,754 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 XBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 125,754 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 125,362 miles

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 emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 116,967 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 109,026 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 100,470 miles

both front seatbelts little slow to retract.

Fail 13 Feb 2012 100,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front seatbelts little slow to retract.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 93,002 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 80,044 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 75,193 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 66,855 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 58,199 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 49,496 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 XBW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XBW, 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 XBW registered?

WU51 XBW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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