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WV02 KVT

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

180,794 mi
Last recorded180,794 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 180,794 miles

car dirty underneath

o/s door mirror damaged

rear brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

unable to access fuel cap for inspection

Fail 3 Nov 2017 180,794 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour damaged/ holed (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded beam axle holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

car dirty underneath

o/s door mirror damaged

rear brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

unable to access fuel cap for inspection

Pass 2 Dec 2016 172,781 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres close to legal limit

o/s mirror damaged

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres on legal limit

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 2 Dec 2016 172,781 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres close to legal limit

o/s mirror damaged

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres on legal limit

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 1 Dec 2015 164,029 miles

brake pad warning light on

rear coil springs corroded

slight bind to o/s/r wheel

Fail 18 Nov 2015 164,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven 41 % (3.7.B.2)

brake pad warning light on

rear coil springs corroded

slight bind to o/s/r wheel

Fail 24 Nov 2014 154,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2014 154,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 144,276 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 121,389 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 110,038 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)

offside door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2010 99,034 miles

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

front numberplate slightly deterioated

os door mirror and door mirror cover slightly damaged ,does not affect drivers view in my opinion

rear beam axle front bushes slightly deterioaterd but have no excessive movement

Fail 9 Jul 2010 99,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front numberplate slightly deterioated

os door mirror and door mirror cover slightly damaged ,does not affect drivers view in my opinion

rear beam axle front bushes slightly deterioaterd but have no excessive movement

Fail 10 Jul 2009 87,827 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front numberplate slightly damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2009 87,827 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front numberplate slightly damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2008 77,252 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 77,252 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 63,803 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 47,169 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 47,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 34,072 miles

Both Front Tyres @ 2mm † †Tyre Size = 195/65x15 ('V' Rated)

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 KVT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KVT, 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 KVT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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