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WV02 ABU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

291,676 mi
Last recorded291,676 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 ABU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 291,676 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 288,431 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 288,431 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 284,235 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 278,793 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 269,647 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Aug 2018 269,644 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Aug 2017 255,630 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 255,630 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 236,560 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 236,560 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 217,628 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 198,609 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 179,801 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 160,034 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 160,033 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 140,803 miles

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

both rear brakes fluctuating

n/s c/v boot badly perished

n/s track rod end rubber split

Pass 25 Aug 2010 121,027 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)

front discs worn

slight damage to n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 26 Aug 2009 101,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 101,039 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 83,708 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 68,178 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 51,621 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 51,616 miles

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

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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WV02 ABU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WV02 ABU, 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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WV02 ABU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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