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WX51 HUV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

208,082 mi
Last recorded208,082 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 HUV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 208,082 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 208,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 197,978 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust front mounting deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2016 197,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust front mounting deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2015 188,434 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level brake light not working

Fail 9 Mar 2015 188,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level brake light not working

Pass 4 Mar 2014 178,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no smoke at time of test

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2014 178,531 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no smoke at time of test

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2013 170,266 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 169,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 159,223 miles

the front no plate is slightly deteriorated.

Fail 14 Mar 2012 159,223 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

the front no plate is slightly deteriorated.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 150,151 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 150,151 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 140,024 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 140,024 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 128,502 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 128,502 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 116,789 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 116,639 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust centre mounting broken

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Mar 2007 101,662 miles

some play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2006 83,789 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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WX51 HUV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WX51 HUV, 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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WX51 HUV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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