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WR02 XOO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

150,744 mi
Last recorded150,744 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 XOO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 150,744 miles

front brake disc's worn

n/s/f driveshaft inner gaiter (small end) insecure and leaking grease

number plates faded, especially rear

rear brake disc's very badly worn especially inner faces

Fail 28 Mar 2025 150,740 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed chaffing on a bracket (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake disc's worn

n/s/f driveshaft inner gaiter (small end) insecure and leaking grease

number plates faded, especially rear

rear brake disc's very badly worn especially inner faces

Pass 8 Mar 2024 147,900 miles

exhaust bracket broken

front discs worn

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 4 Mar 2024 147,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust bracket broken

front discs worn

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2023 145,110 miles

n/s/f inner c/v gaiter leaking grease (small end) needs clip

Fail 17 Feb 2023 145,110 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f inner c/v gaiter leaking grease (small end) needs clip

Pass 2 Mar 2022 142,557 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2021 140,409 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 138,916 miles

centre exahust braket broken off

slight play in o/s/f lower arm

Pass 27 Feb 2019 135,505 miles

battery slightly lose

Fail 20 Feb 2019

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

battery slightly lose

Pass 8 Feb 2018 131,477 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine under tray loose

tyre BADLY worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2018 131,477 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine under tray loose

tyre BADLY worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2017 126,283 miles

heat shield loose

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r slight res movment

Fail 30 Jan 2017 126,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

heat shield loose

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r slight res movment

Pass 19 Oct 2015 121,758 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 121,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 117,705 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 117,682 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 111,947 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 109,403 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 109,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 101,097 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 100,074 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 94,454 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 80,646 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 71,271 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 59,976 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight cuts in n/s/f tyre side wall.

Fail 30 Apr 2007 59,976 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight cuts in n/s/f tyre side wall.

Pass 20 May 2005 37,401 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 XOO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 WR02 XOO, 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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WR02 XOO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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