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BU02 WMA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,225 mi
Last recorded147,225 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 WMA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 147,225 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 142,243 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 133,162 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Nov 2014 125,366 miles

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

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

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

Rear bump stops split

Fail 8 Nov 2014 125,366 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear bump stops split

Pass 7 Dec 2013 119,599 miles

Both rear bump stops split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Nov 2012 114,255 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

air bag lamp illuminated

Pass 21 Nov 2012 114,255 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

air bag lamp illuminated

Pass 17 Oct 2011 105,900 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 17 Oct 2011 105,900 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2010 100,899 miles

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 3 Nov 2010 100,899 miles

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

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2009 92,033 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 78,430 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 58,869 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 46,246 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 35,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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BU02 WMA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WMA, 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 BU02 WMA registered?

BU02 WMA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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