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VU02 WYD

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,207 mi
Last recorded162,207 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 WYD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 162,207 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 155,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Apr 2016 150,883 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 150,883 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 144,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 144,433 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 140,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 111,108 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 93,910 miles

slight lip worn on all discs, rear worse.

slight play on front anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 11 Apr 2009 74,916 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 59,000 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 50,481 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 41,880 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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VU02 WYD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VU02 WYD, 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 VU02 WYD registered?

VU02 WYD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 May 2002.

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