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OE02 PUU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

180,119 mi
Last recorded180,119 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 PUU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 180,119 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 180,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 163,378 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 132,070 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 128,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front, o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 128,576 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 124,653 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 123,319 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 122,674 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f sills damaged

o/s/r lamp damaged

o/s/r tyre getting close to legal limit

Pass 10 Jul 2018 121,553 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 120,488 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 119,409 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 117,618 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 115,545 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 113,230 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 110,981 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 109,068 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 105,808 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 13 Jul 2009 100,737 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 96,131 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 96,131 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 91,670 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 85,565 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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OE02 PUU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 OE02 PUU, 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 OE02 PUU registered?

OE02 PUU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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The MOT history for OE02 PUU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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