CarVerify

Free Car Check

BU02 HWO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,632 mi
Last recorded126,632 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 HWO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 126,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.2.C.1c)

n/s inner steering joint some play

oil leak

under vehicle and engine bay covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 14 Sep 2015 126,632 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.2.C.1c)

n/s inner steering joint some play

oil leak

under vehicle and engine bay covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Sep 2014 123,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have some tread wear

towbar ball covered

Fail 19 Sep 2014 123,190 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have some tread wear

towbar ball covered

Pass 20 Sep 2013 118,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering track rods and ends surface rust

towbar ball covered

Fail 20 Sep 2013 118,342 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering track rods and ends surface rust

towbar ball covered

Pass 5 Oct 2012 114,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2012 114,846 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 104,156 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

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

front brake discs have some deteriation

n/s steering mechanism has slight play, when vehicle in jacked postion

o/s/f tyre very near flich on left hand lock

Pass 30 Sep 2010 98,363 miles

front brake discs some deteriation

n/s steering mechanism slight play

Fail 29 Sep 2010 98,362 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake discs some deteriation

n/s steering mechanism slight play

rear brake discs some deteriation

Pass 17 Nov 2009 94,125 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake slight drag when vehicle in jacked postion, but not showing on R.B.T,

Pass 20 Jan 2009 88,669 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 84,137 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracks between tread blocks

offside rear tyre has cracks between tread blocks

Pass 13 Jan 2007 78,604 miles

both rear tyres and n/s/f tyre treads starting to crack.

corrosion starting to form on rear brake discs.

nail in n/s/r tyre.

slight cuts to both front wiper blades.

Pass 10 Jan 2006 72,837 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BU02 HWO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BU02 HWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU02 HWO?

You can check the full history of BU02 HWO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BU02 HWO registered?

BU02 HWO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is BU02 HWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 HWO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU02 HWO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BU02 HWO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.