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WV02 JVC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

192,431 mi
Last recorded192,431 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 JVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 192,431 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 192,431 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

the offside rear mudflap is insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2023 189,961 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 189,961 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 188,388 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 188,379 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt THE BOOT IS STARTING TO PERISH (2.1.3 (g) (i))

THE NEARSIDE FRONT AND BOTH REAR DOORS ARE LOCKED AND CANT BE OPENED BECAUSE BTHE ZAPPER ON THE KEY HAS FAILED

Pass 8 Jul 2021 186,289 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 186,289 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged caseing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged caseing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 183,942 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 180,760 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 180,762 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) siderod inner ball joint worn to excess (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 177,208 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 171,569 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 163,616 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 163,616 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases IS CRACKED AND COULD DO WITH WELDING (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords HAS A NAIL IN THE TREAD (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 154,726 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 151,251 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 144,086 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 144,086 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 136,581 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 136,581 miles

Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 May 2011 124,817 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 109,036 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 91,868 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 74,571 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 58,612 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 May 2007 58,612 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 45,643 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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WV02 JVC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 JVC, 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 JVC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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