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WV02 CWL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

147,198 mi
Last recorded147,198 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 147,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule chassis to axle x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 144,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 139,851 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 139,851 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 133,387 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 125,733 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 118,783 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 109,245 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 101,054 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 90,088 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 82,236 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 73,046 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 63,243 miles

Gear box oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 63,243 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Gear box oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 May 2008 58,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 48,935 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 41,006 miles

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

nail in tyre

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 CWL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WV02 CWL, 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 CWL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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