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WV52 JVG

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,689 mi
Last recorded136,689 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 JVG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 136,689 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 127,893 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 114,108 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 111,628 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 111,586 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both front antiroll bar d bushes are slightly worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oily

Exhaust flexy and backbox in poor condition

Offside front tyre cut but no inner structure showing

Offside front tyre has 3mm of tread left

Rear discs are slightly corroded

Slight play in offside front steering rack but not excessive

both front suspension arm rear bushes are slightly perished but not excessive

Pass 28 Feb 2013 108,020 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 102,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 98,000 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 97,997 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2010 91,400 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 91,400 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 83,885 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 73,657 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 65,794 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 65,794 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 55,588 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 55,588 miles

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

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

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 JVG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JVG, 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 JVG registered?

WV52 JVG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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