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BU02 WMC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,018 mi
Last recorded180,018 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 WMC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 180,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 172,730 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 172,729 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 166,672 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 166,605 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped off at front section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 159,074 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst corroded and slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area 1956515h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 151,833 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 143,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 135,563 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 131,733 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 128,440 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 124,158 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 119,379 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 119,379 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 117,377 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 117,377 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 113,315 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 109,962 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 109,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 106,045 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 97,932 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 88,454 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 78,321 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 67,009 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 51,434 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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BU02 WMC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WMC, 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 WMC registered?

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

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