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WV52 KWF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,382 mi
Last recorded157,382 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 KWF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 157,382 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 157,382 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 150,572 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 141,325 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 141,325 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 132,838 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to cat (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 132,838 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to cat (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 124,540 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 124,536 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported backbox (7.1.1)

Centre to rear exhaust joint loose

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Rear caliper handbrake lever requires attention

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Jul 2015 111,637 miles

Both n/s & o/s rear shocker shrouds adrift & bump stops deteriorated

Front pipe exhaust flexible deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2015 111,637 miles

Both n/s & o/s rear shocker shrouds adrift & bump stops deteriorated

Front pipe exhaust flexible deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 101,613 miles

Front exhaust pipe flexible deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 92,814 miles

Centre bracket on exhaust corroded & loose

Pass 12 Jul 2012 88,689 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 82,284 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 82,275 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 May 2010 76,102 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 60,703 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 51,879 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 45,137 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 45,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 KWF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KWF, 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 KWF registered?

WV52 KWF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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