CarVerify

Free Car Check

WF02 EAW

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

146,961 mi
Last recorded146,961 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 EAW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 146,961 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 146,933 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 142,026 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very close 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 142,026 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very close 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 129,715 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 129,713 miles

Seat belt missing centre rear (7.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 122,126 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside parking brake lever doesn't fully return to its' stop

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside parking brake lever doesn't fully return to its' stop

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 May 2018 122,126 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside parking brake lever doesn't fully return to its' stop

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside parking brake lever doesn't fully return to its' stop

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 115,182 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Apr 2017 115,181 miles

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 May 2016 111,069 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 111,068 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both n/s o/s D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror frame damaged (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 103,728 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 103,728 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 97,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 97,765 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 91,761 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 85,878 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 85,878 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 80,930 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 76,342 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 71,538 miles

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

rear reg plate faded,

Pass 31 Jul 2008 65,233 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 59,325 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 59,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 50,764 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 41,897 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WF02 EAW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WF02 EAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WF02 EAW?

You can check the full history of WF02 EAW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WF02 EAW registered?

WF02 EAW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 August 2002.

Is WF02 EAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF02 EAW shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WF02 EAW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WF02 EAW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.