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WU02 HLO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

203,714 mi
Last recorded203,714 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 HLO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 203,714 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 203,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 182,404 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 157,236 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 157,122 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 140,113 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 139,806 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 139,390 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 138,889 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded in places

Nearside Front flexible brake hose starting to perish/crack

Offside Front flexible brake hose starting to perish/crack

Fail 16 Feb 2018 138,885 miles

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

Both rear coil springs corroded in places

Nearside Front flexible brake hose starting to perish/crack

Offside Front flexible brake hose starting to perish/crack

Pass 13 Feb 2017 138,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 136,972 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 134,246 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 126,036 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 118,911 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 109,299 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 98,206 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 85,105 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 72,787 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 60,834 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 48,289 miles

off side rear bump stop starting to split

rear brakes noisey

Pass 9 Feb 2006 37,664 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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WU02 HLO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WU02 HLO, 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 WU02 HLO registered?

WU02 HLO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for WU02 HLO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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