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WV02 JHF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,571 mi
Last recorded156,571 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 JHF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 156,571 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 146,338 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 136,101 miles

slight play at all suspension joints

Pass 11 Nov 2011 128,215 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 117,194 miles

dark tint applied to top third of front screen

n/s and o/s front brake discs slightly corroded

tint applied to n/s and o/s front windows

Fail 10 Nov 2010 117,194 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Dark tint applied to top third of windscreen

N/S and O/S front brake discs slightly deteriorated

Tint applied to N/S front and O/S front windows

Pass 24 Oct 2009 98,251 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 93,483 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 93,039 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 136,684 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 107,524 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 107,524 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 JHF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JHF, 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 WV02 JHF registered?

WV02 JHF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 May 2002.

Is WV02 JHF safe to buy?

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