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WV52 BVZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,685 mi
Last recorded142,685 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 BVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 142,685 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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil springs are corroding

Fail 27 Nov 2014 142,685 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil springs are corroding

Pass 19 Nov 2013 136,930 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pad warning light stays on

engine dipstick tube is broken

front brake discs are lipped

hand brake has long travel

nearside front door mirror is cracked

nearside rear tyre is on 2mm

offside front wishbone rear bush is separating

Fail 19 Nov 2013 136,930 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake discs are lipped

hand brake has long travel

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pad warning light stays on

engine dipstick tube is broken

nearside front door mirror is cracked

nearside rear tyre is on 2mm

offside front wishbone rear bush is separating

Fail 21 Dec 2012 131,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pad warning light stays on

front brake pads are very low

offside front wishbone rear bush is separating

rear number plate is delaminating

Pass 21 Dec 2012 131,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pad warning light stays on

front brake pads are very low

offside front wishbone rear bush is separating

rear number plate is delaminating

Pass 22 Nov 2011 125,202 miles

Both front tyres on limit 1.6mm,advise replacement.

Brake pad wear warning light on,brake discs worn and corroded,advise brake inspection with wheels removed.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/s rear light lense damaged.

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 125,202 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Both front tyres on limit 1.6mm,advise replacement.

Brake pad wear warning light on,brake discs worn and corroded,advise brake inspection with wheels removed.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/s rear light lense damaged.

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 118,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2010 118,146 miles

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 21 Dec 2009 109,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 109,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 102,978 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2007 91,232 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 73,778 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 73,778 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 54,347 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 54,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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 BVZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BVZ, 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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WV52 BVZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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