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SA02 WEH

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

163,141 mi
Last recorded163,141 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 WEH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 163,141 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside has corossion

Pass 19 Jul 2024 158,527 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 151,400 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 141,988 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2021 134,783 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 126,605 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 117,457 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 108,793 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 99,520 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 89,599 miles

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)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 78,714 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 76,039 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 76,039 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 72,081 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 67,922 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 62,158 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 55,855 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 50,485 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 45,822 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 38,576 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 31,809 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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SA02 WEH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 SA02 WEH, 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 SA02 WEH registered?

SA02 WEH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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