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WV52 FWB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,317 mi
Last recorded105,317 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 FWB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2017 105,317 miles

Offside Steering component damaged and unserviceable track rod bent (2.2.C.1d)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

incorrect offside front bottom ball joint fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 103,313 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 103,313 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)

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

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

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 90,933 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 90,931 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 73,052 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 73,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 57,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 53,383 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 49,103 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 44,250 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 38,910 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 32,820 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 26,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

small cracks in front and rear tyres

Pass 14 Dec 2006 20,024 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 14,279 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 FWB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FWB, 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 FWB registered?

WV52 FWB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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