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WV02 JVM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,422 mi
Last recorded104,422 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 JVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2018 104,422 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 104,223 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 103,876 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 103,434 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 101,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 100,974 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

mil light on dash

Pass 8 Jan 2013 96,775 miles

anti rollbar rubbers worn

std head lights refitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2013 96,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

anti rollbar rubbers worn

Pass 6 Jan 2012 90,585 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front anti rollbar rubbers worn

lowering kit fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2012 90,585 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front anti rollbar rubbers worn

lowering kit fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2011 82,699 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 1,520 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 736,542 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 736,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 65,529 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 65,529 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 58,383 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 58,383 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 53,530 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 43,793 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 JVM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JVM, 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 JVM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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