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WR02 WHJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

208,611 mi
Last recorded208,611 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 WHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 208,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 208,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 202,932 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 196,587 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 196,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Connection to the caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 188,371 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 181,491 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 175,300 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust modified and front mounting broken

Pass 11 Apr 2019 161,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 149,999 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 139,255 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2017 139,255 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 128,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 128,519 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 114,880 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 114,876 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 105,502 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Apr 2014 105,502 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Apr 2013 100,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2012 93,948 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 86,806 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 86,806 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 78,864 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 70,867 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 61,794 miles

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

Rear number plate slightly delamanated

Pass 16 May 2007 52,006 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 42,200 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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WR02 WHJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WHJ, 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 WHJ registered?

WR02 WHJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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