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WR02 UOV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

253,984 mi
Last recorded253,984 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 UOV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 253,984 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 249,696 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 246,966 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 242,847 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 234,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 227,701 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 222,282 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 215,334 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 208,806 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 199,528 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 183,995 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear shock covers broken

Pass 8 Jul 2014 168,627 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

nsf wiper end split

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear shock absorber cover broken

Pass 12 Jul 2013 154,204 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres slightly low on tread

rear tyres slightly low on tread

Pass 5 Jul 2012 141,744 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 132,111 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 121,323 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 121,323 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 107,994 miles

front discs corroded inside edge

rear shock absorber covers broken

Fail 7 Jul 2009 107,990 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded inside edge

rear shock absorber covers broken

Pass 24 Jul 2008 95,271 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 80,219 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 69,989 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WR02 UOV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WR02 UOV, 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 WR02 UOV registered?

WR02 UOV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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