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BU02 WKZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

177,233 mi
Last recorded177,233 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 WKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2024 177,233 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 170,802 miles

brake ferules corroded

ns outer cv boot weeping

oil leak

os track rod end boot twisted

Pass 14 Apr 2022 165,626 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Lower effort on n/s (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 162,033 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded /swollen

Pass 7 Apr 2020 158,773 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 154,254 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Fail 1 Apr 2019 154,228 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 4 Apr 2018 149,455 miles

engine management light on

front subframe slightly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 143,895 miles

all four tyres slightly perished and wearing on edges

both track rod end gaiters slightly damaged

centre exhaust clamp corroded

engine management light on

front subframe slightly corroded

nearside front shocker has light misting of oil

Pass 8 Apr 2016 138,028 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Apr 2015 133,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

front sub-frame slightly corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2015 133,456 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine management light on

front subframe slightly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Apr 2013 122,933 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 118,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil leak around engine

Pass 13 Apr 2011 109,630 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads on limit

nearside front shocker has a light misting of oil

offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 14 Apr 2010 101,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 93,244 miles

nearside front shock absorber has a slight weap

Pass 9 Apr 2008 85,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 76,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

Pass 12 Apr 2006 67,344 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BU02 WKZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BU02 WKZ, 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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BU02 WKZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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