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WV52 BVJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,203 mi
Last recorded99,203 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 BVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 99,203 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine warning light on

rear bump stops broken n/s and o/s

Fail 28 Apr 2015 99,203 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine warning light on

rear bump stops broken n/s and o/s

Pass 10 May 2014 94,031 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 94,031 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine light on

Pass 29 May 2013 86,496 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2013 86,411 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 78,041 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 70,254 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 70,187 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 63,140 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 63,122 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 56,388 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 54,566 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 44,388 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 33,314 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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WV52 BVJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV52 BVJ, 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 WV52 BVJ registered?

WV52 BVJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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